Madison, WI – On Friday, Governor Tony Evers vetoed Assembly Bill 460, introduced by Representative Cindi Duchow (R–Delafield) and Senator John Jagler (R–Watertown). The legislation would have extended Wisconsin’s School Choice program’s “once in, always in” provision to include siblings and other dependents in a family. The current provision allows a student to remain enrolled in the program once they qualify and enroll, even if their family later no longer meets certain requirements, such as exceeding the income limit. Assembly Bill 460 ensures that all students in a family have the same opportunities and that parents choose the best education option for their family.
“I am not surprised at this veto,” said Rep. Duchow. “This Governor has been no friend to school choice, and at times, openly hostile to this great program. It’s just another example of him failing families after his largely touted ‘Year of the Kid’ in 2025.”
“Parents already have enough to juggle, between pick-up, drop off, and extracurricular activities, the last thing they need is to cut through red tape,” she added. “The status quo keeps parents’ attention away from where it should be, on their children’s education.”
