MADISON, WI (WTAQ) — The man heading up public schools in Wisconsin wants more money for education.
Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers has sent his proposed budget to Governor Walker and lawmakers, calling for an increase in state funding of 707-million dollars over the next two years.
Evers wants the money to go to special education programs and to bring equity to funding statewide.
He added it’s not right that 55 school districts had to go to voters last week to ask for more money locally.
Evers says he’s hopeful the plan will be well received in the legislature — where GOP leaders have already indicated that K-12 funding is a priority.
