Education Reform Bills Sail Through Wisconsin Senate, Gov Evers Expected to Veto
Protection of parental rights and other education reforms are the focus of several bills passed by the Wisconsin Senate on Tuesday.
The Empowering Parents K-12 Education Reform Package of bills includes legislation aimed at increasing charter schools in the state as well as eliminating parent income limits and pupil caps for eligibility.
The bills easily passed the Republican-led chamber, but it’s anticipated all will be vetoed when they reach the desk of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, the former superintendent of Wisconsin’s public school system.
A recent Marquette University Law Poll reported 59% support the use of publicly funded vouchers to attend private or religious schools. Real Clear Opinion Research found that 72% of registered voters support the concept of school choice, an 8% increase since early 2020.
Empowering Parents K-12 Education Reform Package
Assembly Bill 963 requires the government prove “a compelling interest” before public employees usurp parental or