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WI AB970
WI AB970Eliminating income limits for parental choice programs; eliminating pupil participation limits for the statewide parental choice program; private school tuition charged to a pupil participating in a parental choice program; and creating an education expense reimbursement program for the 2022-23 school year and the summer of 2023. (FE)
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Introduced
02/08/2022
02/08/2022
In Committee
02/24/2022
02/24/2022
Crossed Over
02/22/2022
02/22/2022
Passed
03/10/2022
03/10/2022
Dead
05/17/2022
05/17/2022
Vetoed
04/15/2022
04/15/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act to repeal 118.60 (2) (a) 1., 118.60 (2) (be), 118.60 (2) (bm), 118.60 (3) (ar), 118.60 (4v), 119.23 (2) (a) 1. and 119.23 (4v); and to amend 118.60 (2) (a) (intro.), 118.60 (2) (a) 2. g., 118.60 (3) (a) (intro.), 118.60 (3) (b), 118.60 (3) (c), 118.60 (3m) (a) 2., 118.60 (3m) (b) 2., 119.23 (3) (b), 119.23 (3m) (a) 2. and 119.23 (3m) (b) 2. of the statutes; Relating to: eliminating income limits for parental choice programs; eliminating pupil participation limits for the statewide parental choice program; private school tuition charged to a pupil participating in a parental choice program; and creating an education expense reimbursement program for the 2022-23 school year and the summer of 2023. (FE)
AI Summary
This bill:
1. Eliminates income limits for participation in parental choice programs, which allow students to attend private schools using public funding.
2. Eliminates pupil participation limits for the statewide parental choice program.
3. Allows private schools participating in the parental choice programs to charge additional tuition to students, up to 3.0 times the federal poverty level (increased from 2.2 times).
4. Creates a new education expense reimbursement program for the 2022-23 school year and summer of 2023, allowing students enrolled in public schools (including charter schools) to be reimbursed for attending courses at other approved educational providers or purchasing educational materials.
The bill aims to expand access and flexibility for families to choose educational options outside of their local public school district.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (17)
Janel Brandtjen (R)*,
Barbara Dittrich (R)*,
Dan Knodl (R)*,
John Macco (R)*,
Gae Magnafici (R)*,
Clint Moses (R)*,
Dave Murphy (R)*,
William Penterman (R)*,
Donna Rozar (R)*,
Jeremy Thiesfeldt (R)*,
Robert Wittke (R)*,
Alberta Darling (R),
John Jagler (R),
Steve Nass (R),
Roger Roth (R),
Duey Stroebel (R),
Van Wanggaard (R),
Last Action
Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 (on 05/17/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2021/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab970 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/enrolledbills/2021/REG/AB970.pdf |
| AB970 ROCP for Committee on Education On 3/4/2022 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2021/related/records/senate/education/1666388.pdf |
| Assembly Amendment 1 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/amends/2021/REG/AB970-AA1.pdf |
| AB970 ROCP for Committee on Education | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2021/related/records/assembly/education/1662696.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - AB970: Fiscal Estimate From DPI | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2021/related/fe/ab970/ab970_dpi.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2021/REG/AB970.pdf |
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