Wisconsin Legislature: School — Discipline and student rights

Revenue limit adjustment for school districts for workforce development improvements re vocational or technical education; petition provision - SB613

Robotics competition grants from DPI: expanding eligibility to teams in grades 6 to 8 - AB564

Robotics competition grants from DPI: expanding eligibility to teams in grades 6 to 8 - SB483

Robotics league participation grants: sunset removed, annual appropriation and private schools may apply [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 215g, 1482m] - AB64

School board may contract with other school boards re obligation to provide various services and programs; reading specialist provision [Sec. 1505, 1629; original bill only] - AB64

School board may contract with other school boards re obligation to provide various services and programs; reading specialist provision [Sec. 1505, 1629] - SB30

School boards authorized to offer profit-generating courses - AB810

Science competition participation grant program for pupils in grades 6 to 12: DPI to award, matching funds provision - AB1064

Special education transition readiness grants re workforce transition support services [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 208n, 1504j] - AB64

Special Needs Scholarship Program summer school payments [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 208m, 1492g, h, 1492L-1493r, 9335 (3q)] - AB64

Success sequence instruction and materials incorporated into academic and career planning services: school districts required to adopt; DPI and DCF duties; TANF block grants moneys [Sec. 915, 1466, 1467; original bill only] - AB64

Success sequence instruction and materials incorporated into academic and career planning services: school districts required to adopt; DPI and DCF duties; TANF block grants moneys [Sec. 915, 1466, 1467] - SB30

Summer school: prorated payment to private school participating in school choice program if pupil attends for at least 15 days [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1598c-e, 1619m-s, 9335 (3p)] - AB64

Summer school pupils: payments to independent charter schools [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 215n, p, 1532d-g, j-p, r-u, 9335 (3f)] - AB64

TCS Board grants created re workforce growth, dual enrollment, innovation marketing, and veterans - AB41

Technical education equipment grants: DWD to award to school districts as part of the workforce training grants (Fast Forward grants); matching funds provision - AB199

Technical education equipment grants: DWD to award to school districts as part of the workforce training grants (Fast Forward grants); matching funds provision - SB125

Technical education equipment grants to school districts created, report to DPI and DWD duties [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1402c, 1407k, 9151 (5y)] - AB64

Text message-based intervention for early education pilot program: DCF to allocate TANF funds; sunset provision [Sec. 770, 900; original bill only] - AB64

Text message-based intervention for early education pilot program: DCF to allocate TANF funds; sunset provision [Sec. 770, 900] - SB30

Tribal language revitalization grants: Head Start agency permitted to apply for [Sec. 216, 1483] - AB64

Tribal language revitalization grants: Head Start agency permitted to apply for [Sec. 216, 1483] - SB30

UW Board of Regents required to develop transfer policies for college credits earned by high school students in certain program; exam provision - AB559

UW Board of Regents required to develop transfer policies for college credits earned by high school students in certain program; exam provision - SB407

Whole grade sharing agreement revisions re when a school board may enter, extend, or renew and when it can adopt a resolution stating its intention to do so [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1534f, g] - AB64

Workforce training grants (Fast Forward Program): use expanded for collaborative projects, teacher training, nursing training program, internship placement, and improved workforce retention; DWD duties [Sec. 398, 399, 1397-1402, 1404, 1406, 9151 (1), (2); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, grant to support the Building Occupational Skills for Success (BOSS) program added with report and sunset provisions, 398b, 9151 (5q), 9451 (2q)] - AB64

Workforce training grants (Fast Forward Program): use expanded for collaborative projects, teacher training, nursing training program, internship placement, and improved workforce retention; DWD duties [Sec. 398, 399, 1397-1402, 1404, 1406, 9151 (1), (2)] - SB30

Youth Options Program modified and renamed Early College Credit Program; part-time Open Enrollment Program restored with some exceptions [Sec. 209, 210, 400, 599, 629, 630, 631, 633, 642, 1396, 1465, 1471, 1473, 1536-1576, 1635; A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, private schools may participate and conditions set, DPI duties, 1554d-p, 1556m, 1560g, r, 1561m, 1564m, 1566g, r, 1570b-y, 1572m, 9135 (1p), 9435 (1p), (1q), deletes 599, 642, 1555, 1557, 1562, 1570] - AB64

Youth Options Program modified and renamed Early College Credit Program; part-time Open Enrollment Program restored with some exceptions [Sec. 209, 210, 400, 599, 629-631, 633, 642, 1396, 1465, 1471, 1473, 1536-1576, 1635] - SB30

Bullying prevention: DPI grants to nonprofit organization for training and online curriculum [Sec. 217, 1464] - AB64

Bullying prevention: DPI grants to nonprofit organization for training and online curriculum [Sec. 217, 1464] - SB30

DPI model school policy on bullying by pupils: notification of parents or guardians of all pupils involved required within 48 hours of incident being reported - AB1031

DPI model school policy on bullying by pupils: notification of parents or guardians of all pupils involved required within 48 hours of incident being reported - Mr8 AB4

Firearm possession at school: exceptions to expelling or suspending pupils created re lawfully stored in locked vehicle and activities approved and authorized by the school board - AB496

Firearm possession at school: exceptions to expelling or suspending pupils created re lawfully stored in locked vehicle and activities approved and authorized by the school board - SB402

Physical restraint and seclusion of pupils in schools: laws revised - AB1048

Physical restraint and seclusion of pupils in schools: laws revised - SB876

Teacher rights and protections re certain pupil behaviors; DPI and law enforcement duties, civil liability immunity, and records and reporting provisions - AB693

Teacher rights and protections re certain pupil behaviors; DPI and law enforcement duties, civil liability immunity, and records and reporting provisions - SB821

Teen dating violence prevention education required in schools and each school board must adopt a policy; DPI duties and model health curriculum provision - AB831

Teen dating violence prevention education required in schools and each school board must adopt a policy; DPI duties and model health curriculum provision - SB734

Addressing mental health issues in schools: DPI to provide training to school district and independent charter school personnel - Jr7 AB11

Addressing mental health issues in schools: DPI to provide training to school district and independent charter school personnel - Jr7 SB11

Background checks of teachers and administrators of private schools participating in a parental choice program [Sec. 1593, 1613; original bill only] - AB64

Background checks of teachers and administrators of private schools participating in a parental choice program [Sec. 1593, 1613] - SB30

Emergency administration of opioid antagonist to pupils and other persons appearing to overdose: civil liability for school bus operator and employees and volunteers of public, private, and tribal schools; calling 911 provision [A.Amdt.1: college residence hall director added] - Jr7 AB1

Emergency administration of opioid antagonist to pupils and other persons appearing to overdose: civil liability for school bus operator and employees and volunteers of public, private, and tribal schools; calling 911 provision - Jr7 SB1

Mandatory reporting by certain professionals of suspicion that a person intends to commit an act of violence involving dangerous weapons or explosives in or targeting a school; training, penalties, immunity from liability, and confidentiality exemptions provisions - AB1030

Mandatory reporting by certain professionals of suspicion that a person intends to commit an act of violence involving dangerous weapons or explosives in or targeting a school; training, penalties, immunity from liability, and confidentiality exemptions provisions - Mr8 AB3

Mental health training program for school district and independent charter school personnel: funding increased - AB1056

Mental health training program for school district and independent charter school personnel [Sec. 207, 1468; A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, 1467d-t, deletes 207, 1468] - AB64

Mental health training program for school district and independent charter school personnel [Sec. 207, 1468] - SB30

Open enrollment program expired provision eliminated; 2017 WisAct 107 tuberculosis screening requirement correction; expired or outdated DPI reporting requirements eliminated (remedial legislation) [S.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, Office of School Safety created in DOJ, school safety plan provisions including on-site assessment by law enforcement and annual drills, mandatory reporting of threats of violence, DOJ grants for school safety, reports and penalty provisions] - AB843

Open enrollment program expired provision eliminated; 2017 WisAct 107 tuberculosis screening requirement correction; expired or outdated DPI reporting requirements eliminated (remedial legislation) - SB718

Physical restraint and seclusion of pupils in schools: laws revised - AB1048

Physical restraint and seclusion of pupils in schools: laws revised - SB876

School district employee health care: reports required [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 74m, 1623g, r] - AB64

Shared services pilot program created re school boards sharing administrative personnel, DPI duties, report required [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 208t, 1475p] - AB64

Superintendent of Public Instruction may revoke a license for immoral conduct, definition revised re pornographic material; governing bodies of schools (public, private, charter) prohibited from aiding an employee, contractor, or agent in obtaining a new job if there is reason to believe child sexual abuse has been committed - AB329

Superintendent of Public Instruction may revoke a license for immoral conduct, definition revised re pornographic material; governing bodies of schools (public, private, charter) prohibited from aiding an employee, contractor, or agent in obtaining a new job if there is reason to believe child sexual abuse has been committed [S.Amdt.1: new job in a school or educational agency specified] - SB253

Teacher development program grants: DWD to award to school districts re partnership with UW Flexible Options or UW System to implement [Sec. 1407, 1524; A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, Flexible Options and UW System requirement removed, partner with educator preparation program approved by DPI, expand to include private schools and charter management organization, bachelor's degree not required to enroll in program] - AB64

Teacher development program grants: DWD to award to school districts re partnership with UW Flexible Options or UW System to implement [Sec. 1407, 1524] - SB30

Teacher licensure renewal requirements revised; periodic background check responsibility transferred from DPI to school board [Sec. 1462, 1463, 1474, 1475, 1509-1519, 1525, 1623; A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, lifetime license and administrator license and pupil services license provisions added, transfer of background check responsibility removed, 1506n, 1512d-t, deletes 1513-1515, 1623] - AB64

Tuberculosis screening questionnaire required of school district employees, including MPS; practitioner duties specified - AB382

Tuberculosis screening questionnaire required of school district employees, including MPS; practitioner duties specified - SB382

Wisconsin Safe and Healthy Schools Center: DPI to work with a CESA to provide training and technical assistance to school employees re emergency preparedness and school violence - AB1060

Annual accountability reports: DPI to include additional information about high school pupils [Sec. 1472] - AB64

Annual accountability reports: DPI to include additional information about high school pupils [Sec. 1472] - SB30

Civics assessment requirement for high school graduation: passing score increased [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1528m] - AB64

Dates changed for publication of school and school district accountability reports and eligibility to be placed in the Opportunity Schools and Partnership Program - AB569

Dates changed for publication of school and school district accountability reports and eligibility to be placed in the Opportunity Schools and Partnership Program - SB494

Knowledge and concepts exam practice exam or sample items: DPI to make available upon request; repeal of administrative code [Admin.Code PI 28] - AB488

Knowledge and concepts exam practice exam or sample items: DPI to make available upon request; repeal of administrative code [Admin.Code PI 28] - SB536

Pupil examination required by state or federal law, grades 3 to 12: parent or guardian may request their pupil be excused; civics test exemption - AB304

Pupil examination required by state or federal law, grades 3 to 12: parent or guardian may request their pupil be excused; civics test exemption - SB234

School performance incentive program created for MPS; DPI and DOA duties [Sec. 213, 214, 1620; A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, incentive program replaced with improvement grants and eligibility expanded, accountability report provisions, 1473k, deletes 213, 1620] - AB64

School performance incentive program created for MPS; DPI and DOA duties [Sec. 213, 214, 1620] - SB30

Summary of pupil assessment examinations: school board, independent charter school operator, and opportunity school managing entity required to provide to parent or guardian on annual basis; private school participating in a parental choice program provision - AB300

Summary of pupil assessment examinations: school board, independent charter school operator, and opportunity school managing entity required to provide to parent or guardian on annual basis; private school participating in a parental choice program provision - SB222

BCPL authority revised re making state trust fund loans, investing state trust fund moneys, and use of common school fund income moneys - AB857

BCPL authority revised re making state trust fund loans, investing state trust fund moneys, and use of common school fund income moneys - SB713

Common and union high school district electors may vote for bond issue resolution only at the annual meeting; school district revenue limit resolution vote prohibited at special meetings - AB282

Common and union high school district electors may vote for bond issue resolution only at the annual meeting; school district revenue limit resolution vote prohibited at special meetings - SB191

Driver education courses: DPI to reimburse school districts, independent charter schools, and private schools participating in parental choice programs; conditions set - AB1036