Bill
Bill > SB325
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Introduced
06/12/2025
06/12/2025
In Committee
06/12/2025
06/12/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Department of Public Instruction to administer a pilot program to award a contract to an entity to provide a virtual reality technology program in one rural school district, one suburban school district, and one urban school district, each of which is selected by DPI. As part of the contract, the entity must agree to provide the virtual reality technology program to at least 16,000 pupils and provide at least 3,200 virtual reality headsets for use in the participating school districts. Under the bill, the virtual reality technology program must satisfy various criteria, including the following: 1) It is aligned with the state model academic standards for math and science in grades 6 to 12. 2) It has demonstrated significant improvement in Algebra 1 benchmark assessments through a research-backed, spatially enhanced approach to mathematical concepts, as verified by a third-party evaluation—specifically, a randomized, controlled trial. 3) It includes a formative assessment platform that a) allows pupils to take assessments aligned with the state model academic standards for math and science and b) provides assessment results to teachers and school district administrators in a manner that allows them to monitor pupils[ progress toward meeting the math and science standards throughout the school year. LRB-3617/1 FFK:ajk&skw 2025 - 2026 Legislature SENATE BILL 325 The bill also requires DPI to provide to individuals who teach math in the middle or high school grades in the participating school districts coaching, which DPI must ensure is delivered in the classroom, and training on how to effectively use the virtual reality technology program in the classroom. Finally, the bill requires DPI to provide to the standing legislative committees on education monthly written reports on the status of the selection of an entity to provide the virtual reality technology program and the implementation of the virtual reality technology pilot program. For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a statewide virtual reality (VR) technology pilot program administered by the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) designed to enhance math and science education. The program will select one rural, one suburban, and one urban school district to participate, with the goal of providing VR technology to at least 16,000 students and distributing 3,200 VR headsets. The virtual reality technology program must meet specific criteria, including alignment with state academic standards for math and science in grades 6-12, demonstrating significant improvement in Algebra 1 assessments through a research-backed approach, immersing students in real-world economic problems, offering tactile and interactive learning experiences, and including a formative assessment platform that allows teachers to monitor student progress. DPI will award the contract through a competitive process and will also provide training and in-classroom coaching for math teachers in the participating districts on effectively using the VR technology. Additionally, DPI is required to submit monthly written reports to legislative education committees about the program's selection and implementation progress, with the pilot program intended to run for three school years.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Fiscal estimate received (on 06/19/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb325 |
| Fiscal Note - SB325: Fiscal Estimate From DPI | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/fe/sb325/sb325_dpi.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SB325.pdf |
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