Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Education
Senate Bill 221
Relating to: transportation to a private school during the 2020-21 school year for pupils who reside in a first class city school district.
By Senator Bradley; cosponsored by Representatives J. Rodriguez and Thiesfeldt.
March 16, 2021 Referred to Committee on Education
April 21, 2021 Public Hearing Held
Present: (4) Senator Darling; Senators Nass, Larson and Smith.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (1) Senator Bernier.
Appearances For
· Senator Julian Bradley - 28th Senate District
· Libby Scobic - WI Institute of Law and Liberty
· Anthony Lococo
· Jim Bender - School Choice WI Action
Appearances Against
· Chris Thiel - Milwaukee Public Schools
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Executive Director Sharon Schmeling - Wisconsin Council of Religious and Independent Schools
· Andrew Davis - MMAC
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
May 03, 2021 Executive Session Held by Paper Ballot
Present: (7) Senator Darling; Senators Bernier, Nass, Jagler, Larson, Smith and Johnson.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by Senator Darling, seconded by Senator Bernier that Senate Bill 221 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (4) Senator Darling; Senators Bernier, Nass and Jagler.
Noes: (3) Senators Larson, Smith and Johnson.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 3
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Jerry Ponio
Committee Clerk
