Amendment AA1-ASA1-SB55

SB55-ASA1-AA1,376,15 " Section 1351zb. 36.11 (49) of the statutes is created to read:

SB55-ASA1-AA1,376,20 36.11 (49) Special education study. The board shall direct the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Education and the Department of Neurology of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Medical School to study methods of identifying special education pupils with dyslexia and irlen syndrome and methods of remediation.".

SB55-ASA1-AA1,376,21 698. Page 517, line 8: after that line insert:

SB55-ASA1-AA1,376,22 " Section 1354f. 36.25 (8) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB55-ASA1-AA1,377,8 36.25 (8) Water resources research. Funds made available to the various state agencies for joint water resources research and data collection programs shall be administered and coordinated by the director of the water resources center of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Such funds shall be made available, on application from the state agencies concerned, when the director, after seeking the advice of the department of natural resources fish, wildlife, parks, and forestry and the department of environmental management, finds the proposed projects to be consistent with other state projects and the needs of the state. The director shall make biennial reports to the chief clerk of each house of the legislature, for distribution to the legislature under s. 13.172 (2), at the convening of the legislature.

SB55-ASA1-AA1, s. 1354j Section 1354j. 36.25 (11) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB55-ASA1-AA1,377,16 36.25 (11) (c) The laboratory shall provide analytical support to the appropriate state agencies charged with water system evaluation. The support service shall include an evaluation from a public health standpoint and analytical support to ascertain the water's suitability for manufacturing, commercial and recreational purposes as determined by the rules promulgated by the department of health and family services, the department of natural resources environmental management and the department of agriculture, trade and consumer protection.

SB55-ASA1-AA1, s. 1354k Section 1354k. 36.25 (11) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB55-ASA1-AA1,378,2 36.25 (11) (d) The laboratory shall be operated to furnish a complete laboratory service to the department of health and family services, the department of environmental management, and the department of natural resources fish, wildlife, parks, and forestry in the areas of water quality, air quality, public health and contagious diseases and to make available to the system, the department of health and family services, the department of environmental management, and the department of natural resources fish, wildlife, parks, and forestry such facilities for teaching in the fields of public health and environmental protection as may be derived from such a laboratory.

SB55-ASA1-AA1, s. 1355d Section 1355d. 36.25 (12m) (f) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB55-ASA1-AA1,378,6 36.25 (12m) (f) Assist the department of natural resources fish, wildlife, parks, and forestry in its work as the state representative of the U.S. geographic board and its other functions under s. 23.25.".

SB55-ASA1-AA1,378,7 699. Page 517, line 8: after that line insert:

SB55-ASA1-AA1,378,8 " Section 1354w. 36.25 (11) (f) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB55-ASA1-AA1,378,14 36.25 (11) (f) The Subject to par. (fm), the laboratory of hygiene board may impose a fee for each test conducted by the laboratory. Any test conducted for a local unit of government is exempt from the fee unless the test is outside the state public health care mission or is required under 42 USC 300f to 300j, as determined by the laboratory of hygiene board. The laboratory may charge state agencies through contractual arrangements for the actual services rendered.

SB55-ASA1-AA1, s. 1354wd Section 1354wd. 36.25 (11) (fm) of the statutes is created to read:

SB55-ASA1-AA1,378,23 36.25 (11) (fm) No fee imposed by the laboratory of hygiene board for a water quality test conducted by the laboratory may be less than the average fee charged for the water quality test by private laboratories that are certified under s. 93.12 or 299.11. Annually, the laboratory of hygiene board shall consult with at least 3 private laboratories to determine the average fee charged for each type of water quality test. Prior to conducting a water quality test, the laboratory shall notify the person seeking the water quality test whether state or federal law permits a private laboratory to conduct the test.".

SB55-ASA1-AA1,378,24 700. Page 518, line 12: after that line insert:

SB55-ASA1-AA1,379,1 " Section 1356L. 36.25 (20) of the statutes is repealed.".

SB55-ASA1-AA1,379,2 701. Page 518, line 12: after that line insert:

SB55-ASA1-AA1,379,3 " Section 1356t. 36.25 (30) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB55-ASA1-AA1,379,9 36.25 (30) Pollution prevention. The board shall maintain in the extension a solid and hazardous waste education center to promote pollution prevention, as defined in s. 299.13 (1) (dm). In cooperation with the department of natural resources environmental management and the department of commerce, the center shall conduct an education and technical assistance program to promote pollution prevention in this state.".

SB55-ASA1-AA1,379,10 702. Page 518, line 16: delete lines 16 to 23.

SB55-ASA1-AA1,379,11 703. Page 518, line 24: after that line insert:

SB55-ASA1-AA1,379,12 " Section 1358mm. 36.27 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB55-ASA1-AA1,379,19 36.27 (1) (a) Subject to pars. (am), (b) and (c), the board may establish for different classes of students differing tuition and fees incidental to enrollment in educational programs or use of facilities in the system. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the board may charge any student who is not exempted by this section a nonresident tuition. The board may establish special rates of tuition and fees for the extension and summer sessions and such other studies or courses of instruction as the board deems advisable.

SB55-ASA1-AA1, s. 1358mn Section 1358mn. 36.27 (1) (am) of the statutes is repealed.".

SB55-ASA1-AA1,379,21 704. Page 519, line 3: delete "3" and substitute "4".

SB55-ASA1-AA1,379,22 705. Page 519, line 5: after that line insert:

SB55-ASA1-AA1,379,23 " Section 1359p. 36.27 (3m) (a) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB55-ASA1-AA1,380,3 36.27 (3m) (a) 2. "Law enforcement officer" has the meaning given in s. 165.85 (2) (c) and includes a person appointed as a conservation warden under s. 23.10 and a person appointed as an environmental warden under s. 278.10.".

SB55-ASA1-AA1,380,4 706. Page 519, line 13: delete lines 13 to 20.

SB55-ASA1-AA1,380,5 707. Page 520, line 9: after that line insert:

SB55-ASA1-AA1,380,6 " Section 1370m. 38.12 (12) of the statutes is created to read:

SB55-ASA1-AA1,380,10 38.12 (12) Transfer of credit. Each district board shall accept credits transferred from another district or from an institution or college campus within the University of Wisconsin System for general education courses and for courses included in the plan required by 1999 Wisconsin Act 9, section 9154 (4g).".

SB55-ASA1-AA1,380,11 708. Page 520, line 9: after that line insert:

SB55-ASA1-AA1,380,12 " Section 1370m. 38.12 (14) of the statutes is created to read:

SB55-ASA1-AA1,380,15 38.12 (14) Domestic abuse. The district board shall ensure that training for nursing students in dealing with the emotional and psychological impact of domestic abuse on victims is increased.".

SB55-ASA1-AA1,380,16 709. Page 520, line 17: after that line insert:

SB55-ASA1-AA1,380,17 " Section 1371c. 38.14 (2) (e) of the statutes is created to read:

SB55-ASA1-AA1,380,23 38.14 (2) (e) Each district board shall establish a written policy regarding the use of classrooms and facilities by local organizations and businesses for employment-related training. The policy may condition access on payment of a reasonable fee, the availability of space, and the appropriateness of the training. The policy may limit access to activities that are consistent with the mission of the technical college.".

SB55-ASA1-AA1,381,2 710. Page 521, line 2: after "referendum" insert "may be held at any election authorized under s. 8.065 and".

SB55-ASA1-AA1,381,3 711. Page 521, line 11: after that line insert:

SB55-ASA1-AA1,381,4 " Section 1372g. 38.16 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB55-ASA1-AA1,381,23 38.16 (1) Annually by October 31, or within 10 days after receipt of the equalized valuations from the department of revenue, whichever is later, the district board may levy a tax, not exceeding 1.5 mills on the full value of the taxable property of the district, for the purpose of making capital improvements, acquiring equipment and operating and maintaining the schools of the district, except that the mill limitation is not applicable to taxes levied for the purpose of paying principal and interest on valid bonds or notes now or hereafter outstanding as provided in s. 67.035 and except as provided under sub. (3). The district board secretary shall file with the clerk of each city, village and town, any part of which is located in the district, a certified statement showing the amount of the levy and the proportionate amount of the tax to be spread upon the tax rolls for collection in each city, village and town. Such proportion shall be ascertained on the basis of the ratio of full value of the taxable property of that part of the city, village or town located in the district to the full value of all taxable property in the district, as certified to the district board secretary by the department of revenue. Upon receipt of the certified statement from the district board secretary, the clerk of each city, village and town shall spread the amounts thereof upon the tax rolls for collection. When the taxes are collected, such amounts shall be paid by the treasurer of each city, village and town to the district board treasurer.

SB55-ASA1-AA1, s. 1372j Section 1372j. 38.16 (3) of the statutes is created to read:

SB55-ASA1-AA1,382,11 38.16 (3) (a) If a district board wishes to exceed the mill limit under sub. (1) in any year, it shall promptly adopt a resolution specifying the excess number of mills. The resolution shall be filed as provided in s. 8.37. The district board shall submit the resolution to the electors of the district for approval or rejection at a referendum. The referendum shall be held at the next succeeding spring primary or election or September primary or general election that is to be held not sooner than 42 days after the filing of the resolution of the district board. Within 10 days after adopting the resolution, the district board shall notify the board of the scheduled date of the referendum and submit a copy of the resolution to the board. The district board secretary shall certify the results of the referendum to the board within 10 days after the referendum is held.

SB55-ASA1-AA1,382,15 (b) The district board secretary shall publish type A, B, C, D, and E notices of the referendum under s. 10.01 (2). Notwithstanding s. 10.01 (2) (a), the type A notice shall include a copy of the resolution under par. (a). Section 5.01 (1) applies in the event of failure to comply with the notice requirements of this paragraph.

SB55-ASA1-AA1,382,23 (c) The referendum shall be held in accordance with chs. 5 to 12. The district board secretary shall provide the election officials with all necessary election supplies. The form of the ballot shall correspond substantially with the standard form for referendum ballots prescribed by the elections board under ss. 5.64 (2) and 7.08 (1) (a). The question submitted shall be whether the mill limit under sub. (1) may be exceeded by a specified number of mills. The mill limit otherwise applicable to the district under sub. (1) is increased by the number of mills approved by a majority of those voting on the question.".

SB55-ASA1-AA1,382,24 712. Page 521, line 11: after that line insert:

SB55-ASA1-AA1,383,1 " Section 1374m. 38.27 (2m) (f) of the statutes is created to read:

SB55-ASA1-AA1,383,4 38.27 (2m) (f) Beginning in the 2001-02 school year, at least $500,000 annually is awarded under this section to districts with limited fiscal capacity, as defined by the board by rule.".

SB55-ASA1-AA1,383,5 713. Page 521, line 21: after that line insert:

SB55-ASA1-AA1,383,6 " Section 1375dm. 38.305 (1) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB55-ASA1-AA1,383,9 38.305 (1) (intro.) Beginning in In the 2000-01 and 2001-02 school year years, the board shall award a grant of $500 to each first-year student who satisfies all of the following criteria:".

SB55-ASA1-AA1,383,10 714. Page 522, line 2: after that line insert:

SB55-ASA1-AA1,383,11 " Section 1375r. 38.37 of the statutes is created to read:

SB55-ASA1-AA1,383,16 38.37 Crime prevention resource center. The Fox Valley Technical College shall permit the Wisconsin Crime Prevention Practitioners Association or a person designated by the association to establish at the college a crime prevention resource center and shall operate the center in cooperation with the association or the person designated by the association.".

SB55-ASA1-AA1,383,17 715. Page 522, line 2: after that line insert:

SB55-ASA1-AA1,383,18 " Section 1375s. 38.34 of the statutes is created to read:

SB55-ASA1-AA1,384,3 38.34 Job retention skills development programs. (1) Each district board shall make available, and shall offer at a frequency based upon demand in the district, a job retention skills development program in order to assist employers to retain new employees, build job skill levels of those employees, and assist those employees in attaining higher wages and long-term careers. To the extent practicable, the district board shall offer the program at employment sites. The program shall emphasize job retention skills development for employees with gross incomes at or below 200% of the poverty line, as defined in s. 49.001 (5), who are any of the following:

SB55-ASA1-AA1,384,5 (a) Current or former recipients of public assistance, including participants in Wisconsin works employment positions under s. 49.147.

SB55-ASA1-AA1,384,7 (b) Employees who are within the first 6 months of employment with their employer.

SB55-ASA1-AA1,384,8 (c) Entry-level employees.

SB55-ASA1-AA1,384,9 (2) The program shall provide training in all of the following:

SB55-ASA1-AA1,384,11 (a) Skills needed to achieve punctuality and consistency in attendance at employment.

SB55-ASA1-AA1,384,12 (b) Skills needed to effectively work in a team.

SB55-ASA1-AA1,384,13 (c) Skills needed to effectively communicate with supervisors and coworkers.

SB55-ASA1-AA1,384,15 (d) Skills needed to solve basic workplace-related personal and interpersonal problems.

SB55-ASA1-AA1,384,20 (3) (a) The board shall supervise, and establish minimum requirements for, the program. Except as provided in sub. (2), the board shall determine the length and content of the program after consultation with employers, district boards, Wisconsin works agencies, as defined in s. 49.001 (9), local units of government, and labor organizations.

SB55-ASA1-AA1,384,24 (b) In consultation with employers, district boards, and the department of workforce development, the board shall develop standards for assessing the job retention skills, including the skills specified in sub. (2), of employees before and after their participation in the program.

SB55-ASA1-AA1,385,4 (4) To the extent practicable, the district board shall assist employers in providing ongoing job retention skills development and reinforcement activities in the workplace. The district board may charge employers a fee for the program and services offered under this section.

SB55-ASA1-AA1,385,5 (5) This section does not apply after December 31, 2004.".

SB55-ASA1-AA1,385,6 716. Page 522, line 20: delete lines 20 to 24.

SB55-ASA1-AA1,385,7 717. Page 522, line 24: after that line insert:

SB55-ASA1-AA1,385,8 " Section 1380g. 39.28 (6) of the statutes is created to read:

SB55-ASA1-AA1,385,12 39.28 (6) The board may not provide any state financial assistance under this subchapter to any person during the period that the person is required to register with the selective service system under 50 USC, Appendix, sections 451 to 473 if the person has not so registered.".

SB55-ASA1-AA1,385,13 718. Page 522, line 24: after that line insert:

SB55-ASA1-AA1,385,14 " Section 1379t. 39.17 of the statutes is created to read:

SB55-ASA1-AA1,385,17 39.17 Medical College of Wisconsin; domestic abuse training. The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc., shall increase training of medical students in dealing with the emotional and psychological impact of domestic abuse on victims.".

SB55-ASA1-AA1,385,18 719. Page 523, line 9: after that line insert:

SB55-ASA1-AA1,385,19 " Section 1380t. 39.393 of the statutes is created to read:

SB55-ASA1-AA1,385,22 39.393 Nursing student loan program. (1) The board shall establish a loan program to defray the cost of tuition, fees, and expenses for persons enrolled in any of the following:

SB55-ASA1-AA1,385,23 (a) A program in this state that confers an associate degree in nursing.

SB55-ASA1-AA1,385,24 (b) A program in this state that confers a bachelor's degree in nursing.

SB55-ASA1-AA1,386,2 (c) A program in this state that confers a 2nd degree that will make the person eligible to sit for examination under s. 441.04 or 441.10.

SB55-ASA1-AA1,386,3 (d) A program in this state that confers a diploma in nursing.

SB55-ASA1-AA1,386,9 (2) Beginning in the 2002-03 fiscal year, the board shall make loans under this section from the appropriation under s. 20.235 (1) (cm). The maximum amount of loan for a person during any fiscal year is $3,000. The maximum that a person may receive under this section is $15,000. The board shall ensure that the terms of the loan do not require a loan recipient to repay the loan while the recipient is enrolled in a program under sub. (1).

SB55-ASA1-AA1,386,15 (3) After the recipient of a loan under sub. (1) has completed the program described in sub. (1), the board shall forgive 25% of the loan's principal and interest after the first full year and 25% of the loan's principal and interest after the 2nd full year that the recipient has been employed full time in this state as a nurse. The board may forgive loans on a prorated basis for persons who are employed less than full time.

SB55-ASA1-AA1,386,17 (4) The board shall promulgate rules to implement and administer this section.".