Reply #7: Statement: State Superintendent Tony Evers ..unprecedented cuts for schools, students [View All]

[L. Coyote]

Budget Bill: Statement from State Superintendent Tony Evers
Updated: Mar 01, 2011 4:43 PM
http://www.wbay.com/Global/story.asp?S=14167447


MADISON - State Superintendent Tony Evers issued a statement on Gov. Scott Walker's 2011-13 proposed state budget.

"Wisconsin has long prioritized our children and their public schools. This budget proposes unprecedented cuts to state funding for students and their schools. Even in these difficult times, our kids should not disproportionately bear the burden of years of state fiscal folly.

"A well-educated workforce is the fuel that drives Wisconsin's economy forward. While this difficult state budget demands shared sacrifice, we need a budget that is fair, equitable, and does not do permanent harm to our public schools. To be clear, our children and our public schools did not cause this economic downturn or state budget deficit.......

"I understand funding for education will be part of a budget solution. Our legislative leaders must not put the problems of adults on our kids. We need a fair and equitable budget for all Wisconsin's children."