Wisconsin Code § 121.79

Tuition payments by state
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(1) The state shall
pay tuition from the appropriation under s. 20.255 (2) (cg) for
pupils attending public schools in the following cases:
(a) For pupils in children’s homes.
(b) For pupils whose parents or guardians are employed at and
reside on the grounds of a state or federal military camp, federal
veteran hospital or state charitable or penal institution.
(d) For pupils in foster homes or group homes, if the foster
home or group home is located outside the school district in
which the pupil’s parent or guardian resides and either of the following applies:
2. The foster or group home is exempted under s. 70.11.
3. The pupil is a child with a disability, as defined in s.
115.76 (5), and at least 4 percent of the pupils enrolled in the
school district reside in foster homes or group homes that are not
exempt under s. 70.11. Notwithstanding s. 121.83 (1) (d), the annual tuition rate for pupils under this subdivision is the special
annual tuition rate only, as described in s. 121.83 (1) (c).
(e) For pupils in secured residential care centers for children
and youth, as defined under s. 938.02 (15g).
(2) When transportation is provided for pupils under this section, state aid shall be paid in accordance with subch. IV.

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