General Aid Payments to Increase for School Year News | July 2, 2024 | 0 | by Morgan McCarthy General aid payments to Wisconsin schools will increase for the 2024-2025 school year. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction says estimated aid is about five-point-six billion dollars — more than a four percent increase from last school year. About 290 school districts are expected to get more aid this year compared to last. The amount of aid a district gets is based on property valuation, enrollment, and shared costs. Estimates for specific districts can be found on the Wisconsin DPI’s website with an easy CLICK HERE.