Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Education
Senate Bill 495
Relating to: application and reporting deadlines for the statewide parental choice program and evidence of accreditation for a private school participating in a parental choice program.
By Senator Olsen; cosponsored by Representative Jagler.
October 10, 2019 Referred to Committee on Education
October 29, 2019 Public Hearing Held
Present: (8) Senator Olsen; Senators Nass, Kooyenga, Bernier, Larson, Bewley, Johnson and Schachtner.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (1) Senator Darling.
Appearances For
· Senator Luther Olsen - 14th Senate District
· Jim Bender - School Choice Wisconsin
· Tricia Collins - Department of Public Instruction
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Executive director Sharon Schmeling - Wi Council of Religious &Independent Schools
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
October 31, 2019 Executive Session Held by Paper Ballot
Present: (9) Senator Olsen; Senators Darling, Nass, Kooyenga, Bernier, Larson, Bewley, Johnson and Schachtner.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by that Senate Bill 495 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (9) Senator Olsen; Senators Darling, Nass, Kooyenga, Bernier, Larson, Bewley, Johnson and Schachtner.
Noes: (0) None.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 9, Noes 0
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Jenna Zantow
Committee Clerk
