# Wisconsin DPI Proposes Cybersecurity Funding

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) has submitted its 2027-29 biennial budget proposal requesting over **$6 million** specifically to enhance cybersecurity measures across K-12 public schools statewide. This request responds to a notable increase in cyber incidents affecting educational institutions. In addition to cybersecurity funding, DPI seeks **$12.5 million** to modernize education-related technology systems and **$7.5 million** to support statewide library services, indicating a broad initiative to strengthen technology infrastructure and security within Wisconsin's education sector.

- **Why this matters:** Procurement professionals should anticipate upcoming opportunities related to cybersecurity solutions, IT modernization, and library technology services within Wisconsin's public education system.
- Vendors specializing in cybersecurity, educational IT systems, and digital library services may find new contract opportunities as DPI advances these initiatives.
- Organizations should prepare for potential solicitations aligned with the 2027-29 budget cycle and consider how to position offerings to meet DPI's technology and security priorities.
- This budget proposal reflects a growing emphasis on protecting educational environments from cyber threats, signaling increased demand for secure, resilient technology solutions in the education sector.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education
**Topics:** Cybersecurity, Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** September 28, 2026

### Government Entities
- Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI)

### Sources
- [Wisconsin Education Leaders Prioritize Cybersecurity in Budget Proposal](https://www.govtech.com/security/wisconsin-education-leaders-prioritize-cybersecurity-in-budget-proposal) - GovTech