2008-06-02 Senate Journal

janice Mueller

State Auditor

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State of Wisconsin

Department of Public Instruction

May 16, 2008

The Honorable, The Senate:

The Department of Public Instruction is submitting the 2007 annual report on the status of bilingual-bicultural education programs as required under s.115.996, Wis. Stats. The report provides data from the state-aided bilingual-bicultural/ESL education programs for the 2007 fiscal year (July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007).

This annual report presents details on the state's administration and funding of bilingual education in Wisconsin, including the number of pupils from minority languages served, the locations of the state-aided programs, and staff-related data. In addition, the report comments on factors contributing to growth.

If you have questions, please contact Patrick Gasper, Communications Officer at [e-mail] or [phone].

Sincerely,

Elizabeth Burmaster

State Superintendent

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Referrals and Receipt of Committee Reports Concerning Proposed Administrative Rules

Senate Clearinghouse Rule 08-011

Relating to hunting and trapping regulations and the use of department managed lands.

Submitted by Department of Natural Resources.

Report received from Agency, May 30, 2008.

Referred to committee on Environment and Natural Resources, June 2, 2008.

Senate Clearinghouse Rule 08-014

Relating to the implementation and administration of grants for endangered resources.

Submitted by Department of Natural Resources.

Report received from Agency, May 30, 2008.

Referred to committee on Environment and Natural Resources, June 2, 2008.

Senate Clearinghouse Rule 08-020

Relating to child care copayments and affecting small businesses.

Submitted by Department of Workforce Development .

Report received from Agency, May 29, 2008.

Referred to committee on Small Business, Emergency Preparedness, Workforce Development, Technical Colleges and Consumer Protection, June 2, 2008.