Legislative Agenda

The purpose of the SWSA legislative agenda is to proactively influence public policy related to education through coordinated legislative advocacy efforts for the benefit of students, families, and communities.  The SWSA is committed not only to the 185,000 students we educate in our public schools, but also the 800,000 public school students served across the state.  Our Legislative Priorities are founded in our mission, core beliefs, and our vision of public education in Wisconsin.

Our Mission: SWSA advocates for public school students by driving sound education policy, and supporting adequate and equitable funding.

Our Vision: World-class Wisconsin public school districts that build vibrant, local communities and develop a strong workforce.

The Southeastern Wisconsin Schools Alliance is guided by seven core beliefs.

Students at the Center: Children are the center of our mission and the purpose of our work. We make decisions to ensure all students receive a world class education so that all students can become happy, contributing, and successful members of society.

Right to Public Education: The public education system is essential for a healthy, vibrant community and economic vitality. Citizens, families, and communities of Wisconsin expect a strong public school system to support their children.

Sufficient and Equitable Funding: Sufficient and equitable public education funding is critical to support the complex and diverse needs of students.

Innovation and Relationships: Innovative thinking and agility are essential to forming relationships /partnerships to create and build an education system that enables our students to achieve their highest potential and become leaders.

Accountability measures for teaching and learning are critical for systematically tracking and improving student achievement levels.

Data-Driven: Evidence based research will form the foundation of SWSA’s work to create and advocate for world class education policies and practices.

Leadership: SWSA representatives are purposeful leaders committed to achieving a world class education for all students. Our members are made up of a diverse population that reflects the world we live in.

2025-2027 Legislative Priorities

The SWSA membership has drafted and refined their priorities for the 2025-2027 legislative session. We collaborated during full membership meetings and with the executive committee to finalize our main budget requests, realizing the each district may have additional specific requests. Our targeted ask would benefit all districts.

SWSA 2025 Legislative Priorities 

2021-2023 Legislative Priorities

The SWSA membership has drafted and refined their legislative framework for the 2021-2023 legislative session.  The legislative framework was developed through multiple conversations with the membership and an evaluation of strategic priorities to benefit all students.

SWSA 2021-2023 Legislative Priorities