Assembly
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Education
Assembly Bill 617
Relating to: early admission to kindergarten and first grade at a private school participating in a parental choice program.
By Representatives J. Rodriguez, Kerkman, Dittrich, Gundrum, Kuglitsch, Penterman, Rozar, Steffen, Tusler, Knodl and Born; cosponsored by Senators Wanggaard, Ballweg, Darling, Feyen, Jagler and Stroebel.
October 14, 2021 Referred to Committee on Education
December 14, 2021 Public Hearing Held
Present: (13) Representative Thiesfeldt; Representatives Kitchens, Wittke, Ramthun, Wichgers, Mursau, Duchow, Rozar, Behnke, Penterman, Pope, Hebl and Considine.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (2) Representatives Vruwink and L. Myers.
Appearances For
· Rep. Rodriguez
· Scott Kelly - Senator Wanggaard
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Sharon Schmeling - WCRIS
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
January 18, 2022 Executive Session Held
Present: (13) Representative Thiesfeldt; Representatives Kitchens, Wittke, Ramthun, Mursau, Duchow, Rozar, Behnke, Penterman, Pope, Considine, Vruwink and L. Myers.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (2) Representatives Wichgers and Hebl.
Moved by Representative Wittke, seconded by Representative Rozar that Assembly Bill 617 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (9) Representative Thiesfeldt; Representatives Kitchens, Wittke, Ramthun, Mursau, Duchow, Rozar, Behnke and Penterman.
Noes: (4) Representatives Pope, Considine, Vruwink and L. Myers.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 9, Noes 4
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Katie Scott
Committee Clerk
