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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 - support
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 - oppose
Opposition letter to sponsors
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
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.
UPDATE: The Assembly Natural Resources Committee passed an amended version of the bill on 1/26. An amendment excluding private schools from the requirement was rejected 7-9.
Assembly Bill 578
New - substitute amendment adopted
WCRIS amendment - tabled
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
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
Indoor Environmental Quality in Schools
The proposal creates an Indoor Environmental Air Quality Task Force, charged with developing a proposal for new air quality standards in WI schools. WCRIS was granted representation on the task force.
Senate Bill 41 has passed in both Houses.
Senate Bill 41 Senate Roll Call Assembly Roll Call WCRIS testimony
Physical Fitness / School Nutrition
The proposal directs schools operating programs in grades 3-12 to conduct annual physical fitness exams; and sets minimum nutritional guidelines for school lunch programs.
Assembly Bill 620
School Choice
We support the continued expansion and independence of the current Milwaukee School Choice Program.
School Conference and Activities Leave
Senate Bill 86 , Assembly Bill 116 Relating to: school conference and activities leave.
School Safety and Preparation, Bullying
Senate Bill 154 Relating to: school safety plans, pupil records, and school bullying.
Senate Roll Call
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.
WCRIS Testimony
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. WCRIS Issue Paper
* Senate Bill 89 was passed by both houses and signed into law by Governor Doyle.
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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