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WI SB10

Access to public high schools for military recruiters.


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Introduced
02/03/2025
In Committee
05/16/2025
Crossed Over
06/18/2025
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

In general, federal law requires local educational agencies, such as school boards and charter schools, that receive federal assistance under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide military recruiters the same access to secondary school students that the local educational agencies provide to postsecondary educational institutions or to prospective employers. This bill requires school boards and governing boards of charter schools to, in addition to complying with federal law, specifically allow military recruiters access to common areas in high schools and to allow access during a school day and to school- sanctioned events. Nothing in the bill requires a school board or governing board of a charter school to provide a military recruiter access to a high school classroom during instructional time.

AI Summary

This bill amends Wisconsin state statutes to provide clearer guidelines for military recruiter access to high schools. Specifically, the bill requires school boards and governing boards of charter schools to allow military recruiters access to common areas in high school buildings during recruitment visits and to permit recruiters to be present during school days and school-sanctioned events, as mandated by federal law (10 USC 503(c)). The legislation explicitly states that while recruiters must be granted these access opportunities, they cannot be allowed into classrooms during instructional time. The bill applies to both traditional public schools and charter schools, ensuring consistent treatment of military recruiters across different types of educational institutions. The provisions will first take effect during the 2025-26 school year, giving schools time to prepare for and implement the new access requirements. This bill essentially clarifies and reinforces existing federal requirements regarding military recruitment access in educational settings, providing more specific guidance to Wisconsin school administrators.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (25)

Last Action

Received from Senate (on 06/19/2025)

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