Madison – On Wednesday, the Wisconsin Supreme Court unanimously ruled against Governor Tony Evers’ attempt to use a line-item veto on a bill without an appropriation. The Assembly Education Chairman and author of Act 20, Representative Joel Kitchens, released the following statement on the ruling:
“I am excited that the $50 million we set aside to help school districts shift to science-based reading can finally be released. I am grateful that the Supreme Court recognized that the governor’s attempt to expand his already extensive partial line-item veto power was unconstitutional. It is unfortunate that this power grab delayed us in fully implementing Act 20 and getting money out to the schools for two years.”
“That money can now be used to help pay for training, new curricula, and coaches to help teachers with the transition. I am proud that so many Wisconsin schools are already making the change and seeing great results.”
“The Right to Read Act is one of the most important pieces of legislation we have passed in recent years and, after this ruling, we can ensure that every child has a chance to succeed.”
Representative Kitchens represents Door, Kewaunee, and parts of Brown County.
