Rewrite Of Wisconsin School Aid Formula Proposed

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Rewrite Of Wisconsin School Aid Formula Proposed A $900 million property tax credit would be diverted into the state school aid formula under a dramatic rewriting of how Wisconsin schools are funded.

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Posted Thursday, June 24, 2010 --- 10:10 a.m.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- A $900 million property tax credit would be diverted into the state school aid formula under a dramatic rewriting of how Wisconsin schools are funded being proposed by state Superintendent Tony Evers.

Evers said Thursday that his goal is to generate debate among gubernatorial candidates and others seeking office, as well as education groups heavily vested in how much money the state sends schools.

But doing away with the school levy credit, which shows up on property tax bills in December, will be a difficult political hurdle to jump especially as the state faces a $2 billion budget shortfall.

Evers says the plan includes no statewide tax increase.

The proposal would need legislative approval.

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Posted by: Tom Location: New Glarus on Jun 24, 2010 at 05:03 PM

There's something seriously wrong with our formula for funding schools and I think it's great to see someone taking the steps to do something about it. It's hard to see districts cutting programs, classes, teachers and STILL fall short. Hopefully they'll figure something out soon. The problem isn't just high property taxes and I don't think enough people really get that. I hope Evers' proposal really starts some good conversation in this state so we can work towards some solutions instead of just complaining and shooting down referendums.

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