Bill > SB210

This bill modifies the Academic Excellence Higher Education Scholarship program by lowering the minimum high school enrollment threshold from 80 pupils to just one pupil, which will allow smaller schools and home-based educational programs to participate. The bill specifically creates a new pathway for home-schooled students to be designated as scholars by allowing parents to nominate their children if they meet certain academic criteria, such as scoring at least 33 on the ACT or 1500 on the SAT. The legislation removes several existing provisions related to scholar designation and creates a new section that outlines the nomination process for home-schooled students, including defining key terms like "parent" and specifying the documentation required to prove eligibility. The changes aim to expand scholarship opportunities by removing barriers related to school size and educational setting, thus enabling more high-achieving students to be recognized and potentially receive higher education scholarships, regardless of whether they attend traditional public, private, tribal, or home-based schools.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb210