Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 5/30/2024 - 5:30 PM
Category: REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE BOARD CLERK/CHIEF OFFICER, OFFICE OF BOARD GOVERNANCE
Type: Info
Subject: 3. Report with Possible Action on Legislative Matters Concerning Milwaukee Public Schools
Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
Goal 1
Academic Achievement
Goal 2
Student, Family and Community Engagement
Goal 3
Effective and Efficient Operations
Policy: 1.02 - Goals
Attachments 90% Special Education Reimbursement by District.
WI Referenda Map.
Condition of Wisconsin General Fund.
File Attachment:
Larson 90percent-reimburse-lfb-memo 5-6-2024.pdf
Condition of WI General Fund 5-22-2024.pdf
Map Source Senator Larson May 2024 Newsletter 5-22-2024.pdf
Background: The importance of fair support for students with disabilities in public schools and the positive fiscal implications of a 90% reimbursement rate continues to be a point of emphasis. In a newsletter published in May, State Senator Chris Larson, provided a memo from the Legislative Fiscal Bureau, demonstrating the fiscal effect of a 90% reimbursement rate at the school district level.

On May 22, 2024, the Wisconsin Legislative Fiscal Bureau provided an update of the state's general fund. Then memo anticipates a positive balance of a little over $3 billion at the end of the 2024-25 fiscal year and an additional $2 billion in the state stabilization fund for a total of $5 billion.
Fiscal Impact Statement: This item does not authorize expenditures.
Implementation and Assessment Plan The district will continue to pursue appropriate support for students as part of the MPS Legislative Agenda.
Recommendation:
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Chris Thiel - Legislative Policy Specialist
Signed By:
Jill Kawala - Interim Director/Board Clerk