PI 34.104(3)
(3) Decision. The state superintendent shall issue a written decision within 60 days of receiving a written request under sub.
(1). If the state superintendent denies the request, the decision shall inform the individual of the legal and factual basis for denying the request, and that the individual may submit a written request for a hearing within 30 days following receipt of the decision. Receipt of the decision is presumed to be on the third day following service, unless this presumption is rebutted by a preponderance of the evidence.
PI 34.104 History
History: CR 17-093: cr. Register July 2018 No. 751, eff. 8-1-18. PI 34.105
PI 34.105
Conduct of hearings. A hearing under this subchapter shall use the following procedures:
PI 34.105(1)(a)
(a) A license denial hearing shall be conducted as a class 1 proceeding under subch.
III of ch. 227, Stats. The hearing shall be conducted within 60 days after the receipt of a request under s.
PI 34.103 (3).
PI 34.105(1)(b)
(b) A license revocation hearing shall be conducted as a class 2 proceeding under subch.
III of ch. 227, Stats. The hearing shall be conducted within 90 days after receipt of a request under s.
PI 34.102 (2).
PI 34.105(2)
(2) Hearing examiner. The state superintendent shall appoint a hearing examiner to preside over a hearing conducted under this subchapter. The hearing examiner shall have the authority described under s.
227.46 (1), Stats.
PI 34.105(3)
(3) Notice of hearing. The state superintendent shall provide the individual requesting a hearing under this subchapter with at least 20 days written notice of the hearing. The notice may be served by mailing a copy to the last known address of the individual. Service by mail is complete upon mailing.
PI 34.105(4)
(4) Discovery. Except for an appeal of a denial under s.
PI 34.103 or a request for reinstatement under s.
PI 34.104, the state superintendent and the applicant or licensee may, prior to the date set for the hearing, conduct discovery as provided under ch.
804, Stats. The hearing examiner may do any of the following:
PI 34.105(4)(a)
(a) Issue protective orders, including orders to terminate or limit examinations.
PI 34.105(4)(d)
(d) Require sanctions as provided under s.
804.12, Stats., or other remedies as appropriate for failure to comply with an order issued under this subsection.
PI 34.105(5)
(5) Motions. All motions, except those made at a hearing, shall be in writing filed with the hearing examiner and a copy served on the opposing party not later than 10 days before the time specified for hearing the motion.
PI 34.105(6)
(6) Witnesses and evidence. The state superintendent and the applicant or licensee shall have the right to do all of the following in a hearing:
PI 34.105(7)
(7) Subpoenas. A party's attorney or the hearing examiner may issue subpoenas for the attendance of any witness at a hearing as provided under s.
227.45 (6m). A subpoena may command a person to produce books, papers, documents, or other tangible things. Witnesses subpoenaed shall be entitled to compensation as provided under ch.
885, Stats.
PI 34.105(8)(a)
(a) If an applicant fails to appear at a license denial hearing, the state superintendent shall dismiss the applicant's request for a hearing.
PI 34.105(8)(b)
(b) If a licensee fails to answer as required under s.
PI 34.102 (3) or fails to appear at the license revocation hearing at the time set by the notice under sub.
(3), the licensee is in default and the state superintendent may make findings and enter an order without a hearing on the basis of the notice of probable cause and intent to revoke and other evidence. Only upon showing of good cause, the state superintendent may relieve the licensee from the effect of such findings and permit the licensee to answer and defend against the notice of probable cause and intent to revoke.
PI 34.105(9)
(9) Briefs. The hearing examiner may require the parties to file briefs.
PI 34.105(10)
(10) Adjournments. The hearing examiner may, for good cause, grant continuances, adjournments, and extensions of time.
PI 34.105(11)(a)
(a) A stenographic, electronic, or other record shall be made of all hearings in which testimony of witnesses is offered as evidence.
PI 34.105(11)(b)
(b) Any party may obtain a written transcript of a hearing conducted under this subchapter by filing a written request with the state superintendent. The state superintendent shall charge a reasonable compensatory fee for the transcript. A party who requests a written transcript for the purposes of appeal and who demonstrates indigence to the satisfaction of the state superintendent may be provided with a copy of the transcript at no expense.
PI 34.105 History
History: CR 17-093: cr. Register July 2018 No. 751, eff. 8-1-18. PI 34.106(1)(1)
Hearing examiner. Following a hearing under s.
PI 34.105, the hearing examiner shall prepare a proposed decision, which includes proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law in a form that may be adopted by the state superintendent as a final decision and order. The hearing examiner shall issue the proposed decision within 60 days following the close of the hearing record.
PI 34.106(2)
(2) Objections. The hearing examiner shall serve the proposed decision on all parties with a notice providing each party an opportunity to file objections and written argument in support of the objections. The written objections and arguments shall be filed with the hearing examiner within 10 days of the date of the proposed decision.
PI 34.106 History
History: CR 17-093: cr. Register July 2018 No. 751, eff. 8-1-18. PI 34.107
PI 34.107
Final decisions. The state superintendent shall issue a final decision within 60 days of receipt of a proposed decision issued under s.
PI 34.106.
PI 34.107 History
History: CR 17-093: cr. Register July 2018 No. 751, eff. 8-1-18. PI 34.108
PI 34.108
Professional standards council. PI 34.108(1)
(1)
Definitions. In this section, “labor organizations” means an association of employee organizations that represents the public policy, labor, and professional interests of teachers.
PI 34.108(2)
(2) Creation. There is created a professional standards council in the department. The state superintendent shall appoint a professional standards council for educator licenses.
PI 34.108(3)
(3) Members. The professional standards council shall consist of the following members, nominated by the state superintendent of public instruction and with the advice and consent of the senate appointed:
PI 34.108(3)(a)
(a) Two persons licensed and actively employed as elementary school teachers in the public schools, recommended by the largest statewide labor organization representing teachers.
PI 34.108(3)(b)
(b) Two persons licensed and actively employed as middle school, junior high school or senior high school teachers in the public schools, recommended by the largest statewide labor organization representing teachers.
PI 34.108(3)(c)
(c) Two persons licensed and actively employed as pupil services professionals, as defined in s.
118.257 (1) (c), Stats., in the public schools, recommended by the largest statewide labor organization representing teachers.
PI 34.108(3)(d)
(d) One person licensed and actively employed as a special education teacher in the public schools, recommended by the largest statewide labor organization representing teachers.
PI 34.108(3)(e)
(e) Two other persons licensed and actively employed as teachers in the public schools, recommended by the largest statewide labor organization representing teachers.
PI 34.108(3)(f)
(f) One person licensed as a teacher and actively employed in a private school, recommended by the Wisconsin council of religious and independent schools.
PI 34.108(3)(g)
(g) One person actively employed as a public school district administrator, recommended by the Wisconsin association of school district administrators.
PI 34.108(3)(h)
(h) One person actively employed as a public school principal, recommended by the association of Wisconsin school administrators.
PI 34.108(3)(i)
(i) One faculty member of a department or school of education in the University of Wisconsin System, recommended by the president of the University of Wisconsin System.
PI 34.108(3)(j)
(j) One faculty member of a department or school of education in a private college in Wisconsin, recommended by the Wisconsin association of independent colleges and universities.
PI 34.108(3)(k)
(k) One additional faculty member, appointed from the list of persons recommended under par.
(i) or
(j).
PI 34.108(3)(L)
(L) Two members of public school boards, recommended by the Wisconsin association of school boards.
PI 34.108(3)(m)
(m) One person who is a parent of a child who is enrolled in a public school.
PI 34.108(3)(n)
(n) One person who is a student enrolled in a teacher preparatory program, located in this state, that leads to provisional licensure as a teacher.
PI 34.108(3)(o)
(o) One person licensed as a teacher and actively employed in a tribal school, as defined in s.
115.001 (15m), Stats., recommended by a federally recognized American Indian tribe or band in this state that has a tribal school.
PI 34.108(4)
(4) Duties. The professional standards council shall do all of the following:
PI 34.108(4)(a)
(a) Advise the state superintendent on standards for the licensure of educators, including provisional licensure and maintenance and renewal of licenses, to ensure the effective teaching of a relevant curriculum in Wisconsin schools.
PI 34.108(4)(b)
(b) Propose to the state superintendent standards for evaluating and approving educator preparation programs, including continuing education programs.
PI 34.108(4)(c)
(c) Provide to the state superintendent an ongoing assessment of the complexities of teaching and the status of the teaching profession in this state.
PI 34.108(4)(d)
(d) Propose to the state superintendent policies and practices for school boards and state and local teacher organizations to use in developing effective teaching.
PI 34.108(4)(e)
(e) Propose to the state superintendent standards and procedures for suspending or revoking a teaching license and issuing a reprimand.
PI 34.108(4)(f)
(f) Propose to the state superintendent ways to recognize excellence in teaching, including the assessment administered by the national board for professional teaching standards and master educator licensure, and to assist teachers to achieve excellence in teaching.
PI 34.108(4)(g)
(g) Propose to the state superintendent effective peer assistance and peer mentoring models, including evaluation systems, and alternative teacher dismissal procedures for consideration by schools boards and labor organizations.
PI 34.108(4)(h)
(h) Review and make recommendations regarding administrative rules proposed by the department that relate to teacher preparation, licensure and regulation.
PI 34.108(4)(i)
(i) Propose to the state superintendent alternative procedures for the preparation and licensure of teachers.
PI 34.108(4)(j)
(j) Report annually to the standing committees in each house of the legislature that deal with education matters on the activities and effectiveness of the council.
PI 34.108 History
History: CR 17-093: cr. Register July 2018 No. 751, eff. 8-1-18; CR 21-010: cr. (3) (o) Register September 2021 No. 789, eff. 10-1-21. PI 34.109(1)(1)
Long-term substitute. A school district may employ an individual as a long-term substitute teacher if the individual is a licensed substitute teacher under s.
PI 34.033 or is fully licensed for the assignment. A long-term substitute teacher may be employed only in the subject or position and grade level in which the individual is licensed.
PI 34.109(2)
(2) Short-term substitute. A school district may employ an individual as a short-term substitute teacher for no more than 45 consecutive days in the same teaching assignment. A short-term substitute teacher may be employed to teach any subject at any grade level. A school district may only employ an individual as a short-term substitute teacher if the individual has one of the following:
PI 34.109(2)(c)
(c) If the assignment is for an educational interpreter, the individual holds a license issued under s.
PI 34.095.
PI 34.109 History
History: CR 17-093: cr. Register July 2018 No. 751, eff. 8-1-18. PI 34.110
PI 34.110
License and preparation program continuation. PI 34.110(1)(1)
Applicability. Educators holding licenses that were issued prior to July 1, 2018, will not be required to obtain a new license level, subject, or position. Professional educator licenses and life licenses issued prior to July 1, 1983, shall be treated in the same manner as tier III licenses. Master educator licenses shall be treated in the same manner as tier IV licenses.
PI 34.110(2)
(2) Grade levels. Previous license developmental levels are valid in the following grade levels:
PI 34.110(2)(b)
(b) Early childhood to middle childhood (EC-MC): birth to grade six.
PI 34.110(2)(c)
(c) Middle childhood to early adolescence (MC-EA): grades 1-8.
PI 34.110(2)(e)
(e) Early childhood to adolescence (EC-A): kindergarten to grade 12.
PI 34.110(3)
(3) Preparation. Preparation programs that were approved prior to August 1, 2018, remain approved until August 31, 2023, and may continue to endorse candidates who enrolled no later than August 31, 2023, in the subjects and positions approved using the grade levels in sub.
(2). Educator preparation programs must receive initial approval and have new or revised licensure programs approved under subch.
III in order to endorse candidates who enroll in licensure programs after August 31, 2023.
PI 34.110 History
History: CR 17-093: cr. Register July 2018 No. 751, eff. 8-1-18; EmR1909: emerg. am. (2) (e), (3), eff. 1-14-19; CR 19-034: am. (2) (e), (3) Register February 2020 No. 770, eff. 3-1-20. PI 34.111(1)(1)
Applicability. Based on the needs of school districts and enrollments in educator preparation programs, the state superintendent may designate a license as being obsolete. If the state superintendent designates a license as obsolete, the state superintendent may not issue an initial or provisional license in that area. An individual who holds an obsolete license may continue to work as authorized by the obsolete license as long as the license remains valid.
PI 34.111(2)
(2) Obsolete licenses. The following licenses are obsolete:
