WILL:
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has issued a warning to the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) and its Superintendent, Jill Underly, to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, or potentially lose federal funding. The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has set a deadline for Thursday, April 24th, and DPI has said they plan to disregard the Trump Administration’s request, which is causing a negative reaction from school districts who rely on these federal funds.
WILL’s Guidance to School Boards: WILL is building a coalition of districts that want to affirm compliance with federal non-discrimination laws and is encouraging them to reach out to ED directly to seek guidance on how to secure their federal funding.
The Quotes: WILL Education Counsel, Cory Brewer, stated, “If Underly doesn’t reverse course by the deadline today, Wisconsin school districts could lose access to critical federal funding. And when that happens, expect calls for more state funds from Wisconsin lawmakers, program cuts and even more referendums resulting in higher property taxes on hardworking Wisconsin families.”
