Sparsity Aid Bill to Affect Several Local School Districts

In his State of the State Address, Governor Scott Walker endorsed a bill that will help out several local school districts. Chilton, Manitowoc, and Hilbert Public School Districts would all receive a low revenue adjustment under the proposed bill, while Reedsville and Hilbert Public School Districts would both receive a sparsity aid increase. The bill would increase the low-revenue ceiling for school districts from $9,100 to $9,400, with $100 increases each subsequent school year until the ceiling reaches $9,800. Sparsity aid per pupil payments would jump from $300 to $400 for school districts with less than 745 children and with less than 10 members per square mile. 25^th District Representative, Paul Tittl stated,  “When you see legislation proposed that will have a direct, positive impact on your district, it is something to get excited about.” An executive session to determine the fate of the bill is scheduled for Feb. 1st.