Bill > AB244

This bill requires school boards, independent charter school operators, and private school governing bodies participating in certain school choice programs to display a prominently visible sign in a public area of each school building. The sign must include the local agency's telephone number responsible for receiving and investigating child abuse and neglect reports, specifically referencing the local agency as defined in Wisconsin statute 48.981 (1) (ag). This requirement applies to traditional public schools, independent charter schools under specific sections of Wisconsin law, and private schools participating in programs like the Special Needs Scholarship Program or parental choice programs. The goal of this legislation is to ensure that students, parents, staff, and visitors have easy access to contact information for reporting potential child abuse or neglect, thereby potentially increasing awareness and providing a direct communication channel to child protective services.

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https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab244