About half of school districts will get more aid

MADISON - Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction figures show about half of public school districts will get more state aid this year than the previous school year.

The state will provide nearly $4.5 billion in general aid to schools for the 2014-2015 school year, an increase of about 2 percent. General aid is the largest source of funding for K-12 public schools. Local district can also raise money through local property taxes.

Full story: WJFW

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