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Superintendent reports governor joined multistate lawsuit and two education bills advanced to hearings
Summary
Superintendent Robinson told the board that Governor Tony Evers joined an 18-state lawsuit over U.S. Department of Education requests tied to Title VI certification; he also reported that committees held public hearings on bills SB 170 (rehiring WRS annuitants) and AB 156 (abuse prevention instruction).
Superintendent Doctor Robinson briefed the West Allis-West Milwaukee School Board on several legislative developments during the May 12 meeting, including a multistate lawsuit and two bills affecting K–12 education.
Robinson said Governor Tony Evers joined a multistate lawsuit filed in Massachusetts U.S. District Court against the U.S. Department of Education. The suit challenges the department’s withholding of federal funds from states that do not comply with a letter requesting state education agencies to certify compliance with Title VI; Robinson listed 18 states as participants.
Robinson also reported that two legislative committees held public hearings on bills affecting schools: SB 170 would allow Wisconsin Retirement System annuitants to return to work without suspending their annuity (rehired annuitants could continue receiving their annuity for up to 60 months under SB 170), and AB 156 would require school boards to provide child abuse prevention instruction to pupils in grades K–4 through 12.
Robinson noted the district’s recent teacher-appreciation activities and a short video highlighting district staff and principals.
No board action was taken during the report; Robinson’s update was informational.
