Informational Update on the Lawsuit “Wisconsin PTA, et.al. V. Wisconsin Assembly”
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In February 2026, Wisconsin community members, school districts, and education associations filed a lawsuit against the Wisconsin State Assembly, Wisconsin State Senate, and members of the Joint Committee on Finance – Wisconsin PTA, et.al. V. Wisconsin Assembly.
The Wisconsin Rural Schools Alliance recognizes and appreciates the courage and leadership of our member districts and organizations serving as plaintiffs in the effort to secure fair and adequate funding for Wisconsin’s public schools.
From April 20, 2026 - After a group of Wisconsin school districts, parents, teachers, students and advocates filed a lawsuit arguing that the state Legislature is not fulfilling its constitutional obligation to provide a “sound basic education” under the current school funding formula, Republicans and school choice advocates asked to have the suit dismissed. Baylor Spears has the story.
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Law Forward, representing the lawsuit, is willing to present the case and answer any questions your organization may have. If Interested, please use this form to request a speaker for your organization: https://www.fundwipublicschools.org/request-a-speaker