School Choice Wisconsin Responds to Governor Evers’ Veto of Senate Bill 699

BROOKFIELD, WI — School Choice Wisconsin (SCW) issued a statement today following Governor Tony Evers’ veto of Senate Bill 699, legislation SCW strongly supported to provide greater flexibility and opportunity for Wisconsin’s choice schools and the students they serve. 

The legislation would have updated Wisconsin law to expand student transportation options by allowing larger vehicles to be used without being classified as school buses. Specifically, it would’ve increased the allowable passenger capacity from 9 to 14 students (in addition to the driver), helping schools more efficiently transport students while maintaining existing safety and insurance requirements. 

“Governor Evers’ veto of Senate Bill 699 is a missed opportunity for Wisconsin students, families and schools,” said Ashley Czaja, President of School Choice Wisconsin. “This commonsense legislation would have helped remove barriers that continue to limit schools’ ability to meet student needs. For years, we have worked to advance policies like this to ensure choice schools can operate more effectively and serve families well.” 

School Choice Wisconsin will continue to advocate for policies that expand opportunity, remove barriers, and equip schools with the tools they need to best serve students across Wisconsin. 

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Contact:

Ashley Czaja, President 
[email protected]
(414)-319-9160