StateWisconsin

SB 389: Relating to: the per pupil adjustment for school district revenue limits. (FE)

Chris KapengaTo Governor

SB 389 status: To Governor — Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 (updated May 13, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score50/100 civic fit
RiskHigh risk
ImpactModerate impact 60/100

Bill summary

Official

This bill changes the rules on how much money school districts are allowed to collect for each student. It is currently being reviewed by the Senate.

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan20%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct impact identified

Risks

  • No direct impact identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Provides potential tax burden relief for residents

Risks

  • Limits revenue generation capacity for public school systems

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Allows for systematic updates to school funding formulas

Risks

  • May restrict local school board control over district budgets
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

The bill failed to override a gubernatorial veto, indicating significant legislative conflict

Limitation

Analysis is based on a summary abstract rather than full bill text

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete
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Governor

Current

Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82

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Enacted

Upcoming
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