Senate

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Education

Senate Bill 109

Relating to: full-time open enrollment to attend a fully virtual program offered by a nonresident school district during the 2021-22 school year.

By Senators Ballweg, Testin and Feyen; cosponsored by Representatives Duchow, Kitchens, Thiesfeldt and Skowronski.

February 16, 2021       Referred to Committee on Education

February 23, 2021       Public Hearing Held

Present:       (5)        Senator Darling; Senators Bernier, Nass, Larson and Smith.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Appearances For

·      Senator Joan Ballweg - 14th Senate District

·      Superintendent Pat Deklotz - Kettle Moraine School Distict

·      CEO Ted Neitzke - CESA 6

·      District Administrator Tom Wermuth - Adams-Friendship Area School District

Appearances Against

·      None.

Appearances for Information Only

·      None.

Registrations For

·      Representative Cindi Duchow - 99th Assembly District

·      Superintendent Dennis McCarthy - School District of Beloit Turner

·      Grant Huber - Dept. oF Public Instruction

·      Bob Welch - Stride

Registrations Against

·      None.

Registrations for Information Only

·      None.

March 04, 2021           Executive Session Held by Paper Ballot

Present:       (5)        Senator Darling; Senators Bernier, Nass, Larson and Smith.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Moved by  that Senate Bill 109 be recommended for passage.

Ayes:     (5)     Senator Darling; Senators Bernier, Nass, Larson and Smith.

Noes:     (0)     None.

PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0

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Jerry Ponio

Committee Clerk