SEYMOUR, WIS. (WFRV) – A bipartisan deal moving through the Wisconsin Legislature could send hundreds of millions of dollars to public schools, including a major boost for special education funding.
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Governor Tony Evers visited Seymour Schools on Tuesday, meeting with students in the district’s ‘Hope Squad’ program, a student-led group focused on mental health awareness.
The visit came as Republican and Democratic lawmakers defend the bipartisan deal moving through the state Capitol.
“It’s great to be in Seymour, the home of the hamburger and a bunch of great kids who are working hard to make sure mental health is a top priority in this community,” Gov. Evers said.
The proposal would send hundreds of millions of dollars to K-12 education, provide property tax relief, and cut taxes on tips and overtime pay, according to lawmakers involved in negotiations.
Republicans have described the deal as a compromise aimed at Wisconsin families, workers and students.
“The focus of this is on Wisconsin families, workers and students. This is a great example of what can happen when leaders come together and work across the aisle for Wisconsin,” Representative Ben Franklin (R-De Pere) said.
Inside the classroom on Tuesday, students said they were excited to showcase their work to the governor and highlight the impact of their ‘Hope Squad’ efforts.
“I was very proud of our school that he chose to come here, because we have been working very hard on improving Hope Squad every year,” fifth-grade student Cambry Spaulding said.
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“We’re a small school in Wisconsin, and we got recognized. I think this will help Seymour’s community a lot,” classmate Gavin Vandehei said.
The bipartisan school funding package is expected to move through the Legislature this week. Evers has said he could sign the measure as soon as next week if it reaches his desk.
