Wisconsin school funding unconstitutional according to lawsuit filed by teachers, parents, students

By: Baylor Spears

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: February 25, 2026

Words: 1,914

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago

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A group of Wisconsin parents, students, teachers, school districts and education advocates are suing the Legislature over the current school funding formula, arguing that the system does not meet the state’s obligation to provide educational opportunities to all students as required by the state Constitution.

The suit was filed Monday evening in Eau Claire County Circuit Court by Madison-based nonprofit Law Forward and the Wisconsin Education Association Council, the state’s largest teachers union.

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