Effects of Revenue Caps
on Programs and Services Offered by Wisconsin’s Public Schools —
1998-1999 School Year

Introduction and Background

Questionnaire Modified in 1998-99

Relationship Among the Number and Perceived Impact of Cost-Savings Actions and Student Enrollment, Changes in Enrollment, and District Wealth

Special Education vs. Regular Education

Increases in Student Fees

Use of Non-Traditional Sources of Funding

Concluding Remarks

Significant Findings 1993-94 to 1997-98

Percent of Districts Reporting Cost Saving Measures During Each of Six Years from 1993-94 to 1997-98

Written Responses

Footnotes

Posted February 22, 2000