Summary of 2025 Act 15, the 2025-27 Biennial Budget
This summary includes DPI's budget request, Governor Evers' budget proposal, and the final budget adopted by the Legislature and enacted on July 3, 2025, with the Governor's partial vetoes.
K-12 School Aids under 2025 Act 15
Condensed Summary - Changes to Current Law under 2025 Act 15
Chapter 20 Schedule of Appropriations under 2025 Act 15
Budget Information Resources
- Governor Evers' Budget Documents
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On February 18, 2025, Governor Evers introduced his proposal for the 2025-27 state biennial budget.
Comparative Summary: DPI Budget Request and Governor Evers' Budget Proposal
Link to the Executive Budget Book - DPI Provisions
Link to full Executive Budget Book - All State Agencies
Link to the budget bill AB-0050 / SB-0045 (introduced on 2/18/2025)
- 2025-27 Budget Proposal Handouts
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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.
Supporting Youth Mental Health
- State Education Budget In the News
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- State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly: Wisconsin public schools deserve more dollars. Lawmakers must fix broken system. - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- Public education makes its case Thursday before Wisconsin’s Joint Finance Committee - Wisconsin Public Radio
- Education advocates push for adequate K-12 funding - Wisconsin Examiner
- Education Data and Maps
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The department regularly analyzes available data to identify trends and highlight areas of importance to partners and the public.
The information on this page reflects the most recent information produced.
Investing in Public Education
Meeting the Needs of the Education Workforce
Healthy Meals for Students
Prioritizing Health and WellnessDPI's 2025-27 Biennial Budget Request
On November 15, 2024, the department submitted its full 2025-27 biennial budget request. This includes budget requests pertaining to K-12 school aids and education policy, support for public libraries, and agency operations.
DPI's full budget request (November 15, 2024).
DPI's budget request for K-12 schools includes proposals for school district revenue limits, state general aid, school categorical aids, and other supports for learners, educators, and schools. Additionally, the request includes estimates for state payments to independent charter schools, as well as private schools participating in Wisconsin's parental choice programs and/or the Special Needs Scholarship Program.
Link to all state agency 2025-27 biennial budget requests (Wisconsin Department of Administration website): All State Agencies 2025-27 Budget Requests
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