State Lawmakers Discuss Bills Regarding Items Involving Schools

Thursday, May 8th, 2025 -- 9:00 AM

(Wisconsin Radio Network) A Republican authored bill in the Wisconsin Senate would require school districts to include a good-faith estimate of the property tax impact of a passed referendum on a single-family residence.

According to the Wisconsin Radio Network, Appleton Republican Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara says it would offer more transparency for voters. Opponents say it will be hard to predict the impact of a referendum at the start of the process versus when it eventually goes on the ballot.

The Senate Education Committee also took testimony Tuesday on related legislation to restrict how often school districts can propose operating referenda.

Another bill would require school boards make textbooks, curricula, and instructional materials available for inspection by district residents.

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