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Absolute Sobriety on School Grounds
The proposal creates up to a $200 fine for individuals under the age of 21 on school premises with a registering blood alcohol content. While schools can currently punish students for such violations, law enforcement officials cannot arrest minors who consumed alcohol off school premises in the presence of a legal guardian.
Senate Bill 421 - WCRIS supports this legislation
SB 421 failed to pass this session.
Behavioral Interventions
The proposal restricts the use of aversive interventions in schools and creates several new mandates and reporting requirements for private schools.
Senate Bill 468 / Assembly Bill 682 - oppose
Opposition letter to sponsors
SB 468 and AB 682 failed to pass this session.
Bussing Issues
We support the equitable participation of students attending religious and independent schools in public bussing services.
Related Proposals:
Assembly Bill 187 School bus seating positions; passenger requirements - SUPPORT
AB 187 failed to pass this session.
Assembly Bill 809/ Senate Bill 595 Alters bussing services for private school students; parent contracts - OPPOSE
AB 809 failed to pass this session.
Cleaning Supplies
This proposal requires certain buildings open to the public, including private schools, to purchase cleaning supplies from a list of products approved by the EPA and DHS.
Assembly Bill 578
New - substitute amendment adopted
WCRIS amendment - Excludes private schools from requirements contained in the bill. - FAILED
AB 578 failed to pass this session.
Education Investment Tax Credit
We support the creation of a corporate and franchise tax credit to encourage businesses to donate funds to non-profit scholarship organizations which offset the cost of tuition expenses for low-income and special needs students.
Senate Bill 509 / Assembly Bill 726
Issue Paper
SB 509/ AB 726 failed to pass this session.
Educator Expenses Tax Credit
We support the creation of a state income tax credit for non-reimbursed materials purchased by an educator for the classroom.
Senate Bill 69
SB 69 failed to pass this session.
"Farm to Food" Program
Assembly Bill 746 Creates a website linking local farmers and producers with schools in the area - SUPPORT
AB 746 passed both houses and was signed into law.
Indoor Environmental Quality in Schools
The Indoor Environmental Air Quality Task Force passed into law and was created in March, 2010. A WCRIS representative was appointed to the task force and is currently participating in the development of a report for DPI to create new air quailty practices and standards. Once completed, the practical impact of the report will apply to public schools and private schools participating in the Milwaukee School Choice Program.
Senate Bill 41 has passed in both Houses: Act 96
Senate Bill 41 Senate Roll Call Assembly Roll Call WCRIS testimony
Mascots
Senate Bill 25 / Assembly Bill 35 Regulation of school mascots in public schools - NEUTRAL
SB 25 passed both houses and was signed into law.
School Calendar
Assembly Bill 125 / Senate Bill 109 Elimination of the mandatory public school start date - NEUTRAL
AB 125 / SB 109 failed to pass this session.
Assembly Bill 200 Elimination of the 180 day requirement for public schools - NEUTRAL
AB 200 failed to pass this session.
Senate Bill 379 Relating to public school closings - NEUTRAL
SB 379 passed both houses and was signed into law.
School Nurses
The proposal requires school nurses and other officials to receive DPI certification for the administration of drugs, prescription and other, to students. In exchange for the certification, school employees/volunteers, including bus drivers, are exempt from civil liabilities accept in cases of extreme negligence. - NEUTRAL
Assembly Bill 616 / Senate Bill 414 Passed into law. Act 160
Physical Fitness / School Nutrition
The proposal directs schools operating programs in grades 3-12 to conduct annual physical fitness exams; sets minimum nutritional guidelines for school lunch programs; and requires annual testing and reporting of student data to DPI.
Assembly Bill 620 - OPPOSE
AB 620 failed to pass this session.
School Choice
We support the continued expansion and independence of the current Milwaukee School Choice Program.
Assembly Bill 865 - Elimination of the student cap - SUPPORT
Assembly Bill 915 - Payments to schools in the MSCP - OPPOSE
Both bills failed to pass this session.
School Conference and Activities Leave
Senate Bill 86 , Assembly Bill 116 Relating to: school conference and activities leave. - SUPPORT
SB 86 / AB 116 failed to pass this session
School Safety and Preparation, Bullying
Senate Bill 154 Relating to: school safety plans, pupil records, and school bullying. - NEUTRAL
SB 154 passed both houses and has been signed into law.
Elimination of the Statute of Limitations
WCRIS advocates for the fair treatment of private and non-profit entities under the state's statute of limitations law.
Senate Bill 319 and Assembly Bill 453 Relating to: the statute of limitations for sexual contact with a child. - OPPOSE
WCRIS Testimony
SB 319 / AB 453 failed to pass this session.
Universal Pre-Kindergarten
Senate Bill 89 , Assemby Bill 119 Requiring the completion of a 5K program as a condition of entry into the first grade in public schools - NEUTRAL
* Senate Bill 89 was passed by both houses and signed into law by Governor Doyle.
WCRIS Issue Paper
WIAA
Assembly Bill 520 Requires the WIAA to abide by the State's open records law - OPPOSE
AB 520 failed to pass this session.
Youth Options
We support the expansion of the current Youth Options program to include students attending religious and independent schools. Youth Options allows junior and senior-year students to receive dual credits for courses taken at post-secondary institutions.
Issue Paper
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