Final 2023-25 Biennial Budget
On July 5, 2023, Governor Evers signed SB-70, the 2023-25 state biennial budget, into law as 2023 Act 19 (with partial vetoes). The documents below summarizes action on the state budget for K-12 school funding, public libraries and lifelong learning, and the Department's operations.
One-Page Summary of School District Revenue Limits and School Aids for the 2023-25 Biennium
K-12 School Aids under 2023 Act 19 (table)
Short Summary of Changes Included in the 2023-25 Biennial Budget (2023 Act 19)
Full Summary of the 2023-25 Biennial Budget (2023 Act 19)
Chapter 20 Schedule Appropriations for FY24 and FY25
*For a summary of budget provisions for all state agencies, see the Legislative Fiscal Bureau's summary of the 2023-25 Biennial Budget.
Governor Tony Evers' Budget Proposal
The PDF handouts below, created by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, provide specific information on provisions in Governor Tony Evers' biennial budget. Please use these resources to learn more about the governor's budget and the need for additional support for Wisconsin's K-12 public schools and libraries.
- Meeting the Needs of Students, Teachers, Schools, and Public Libraries: More information on the governor's overall budget proposal as it relates to K-12 schools and public libraries.
- Mental Health: More information on the governor's budget proposal as it relates to student mental health.
- Nutrition: More information on the governor's budget proposal as it relates to school nutrition.
- Special Education: More information on the governor's budget proposal as it relates to special education.
- Strong Foundations of Learning: More information on the governor's budget proposal as it relates to establishing strong foundations of learning.
- Teacher Workforce: More information on the governor's budget proposal as it relates to the teacher workforce.
Wisconsin DPI Budget Testimony
Wisconsin DPI Cabinet members and staff traveled across the state in April testifying on the positive impact Gov. Evers' budget would have on K-12 public education and public libraries. Below are the testimonies that were given, as prepared for delivery.
- How to Leave a Legacy: Funding Public Schools and Libraries: Testimony as prepared for delivery by State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly if the DPI had been called to testify in front of the Joint Committee on Finance.
- Investing in Youth Mental Health: Testimony as prepared for delivery by Policy Initiatives Advisory Tacara Lovings at a public listening session on April 5, 2023, in Waukesha.
- Investing in Staff Retention: Testimony as prepared for delivery by Deputy State Superintendent Dr. John Johnson at a public listening session on April 5, 2023, in Waukesha.
- Investing in Public Libraries: Testimony as prepared for delivery by Director of Libraries and Technology Dr. Darrell Williams at a public listening session on April 11, 2023, in Eau Claire.
- Investing in Student Nutrition: Testimony as prepared for delivery by Assistant State Superintendent Duy Nguyen at a public listening session on April 11, 2023, in Eau Claire.
- Investing in Our Public Schools & Libraries: Testimony as prepared for delivery by State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly at a public listening session on April 11, 2023, in Eau Claire.
- Investing in Staff Recruitment: Testimony as prepared for delivery by Deputy State Superintendent Dr. John Johnson at a public listening session on April 12, 2023, in Wisconsin Dells.
- Investing in Special Education: Testimony as prepared for delivery by Assistant State Superintendent Paul Manriquez at a public listening session on April 26, 2023, in Minocqua.
- Supporting Youth and Youth Justice: Testimony as prepared for delivery by Assistant State Superintendent Tricia Collins at a public listening session on April 26, 2023, in Minocqua.
Additional Budget Proposal Resources
- Budget Highlights: Budget provisions for K-12 Schools, public libraries, and other educational organizations.
- K-12 School Aids: A look at the governor's proposed 2023-25 biennial budget for K-12 school aids.
- Governor Tony Evers' Full 2023-25 Biennial Budget Proposal: A look at the governor's full 2023-25 biennial budget proposal.
- Coming Soon: Comparative summary of the governor's budget proposal and the DPI's budget request.
DPI Budget Request
- DPI's 2023-25 Biennial Budget Request: The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction's full 2023-25 biennial budget request, submitted September 15, 2022.
- DPI Budget Request Summary: A summary of the Wisconsin DPI's budget request.
- DPI's 2023-25 Biennial Budget Request Brief: A brief overview of the Wisconsin DPI's 2023-25 biennial budget request.
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