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WI SB320
Grants for LGBTQIA+ rights training for school counselors and school social workers and making an appropriation. (FE)
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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
Under this bill, the Department of Public Instruction must award grants to school boards to provide training in LGBTQIA+ rights, in a program developed or approved by DPI, to school counselors and school social workers employed by school boards. The bill defines XLGBTQIA+Y as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, or any other nonheterosexual or noncisgender orientation, identity, or expression. For further information see the state and local fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a grant program administered by the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) to provide training on LGBTQIA+ rights for school counselors and school social workers. The bill defines LGBTQIA+ as encompassing lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and any other nonheterosexual or noncisgender orientation, identity, or expression. Under the bill, DPI will award grants to school boards to support training programs in LGBTQIA+ rights, with the specific training curriculum to be developed or approved by the department. The bill allocates $2,000,000 over two fiscal years (2025-2026 and 2026-2027) for these grants, which will enable school boards to provide professional development opportunities for school counselors and social workers focused on understanding and supporting LGBTQIA+ students' rights and experiences. The act will take effect on the day after publication, or on the second day after publication of the 2025 biennial budget act, whichever is later.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (46)
Tim Carpenter (D)*,
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D)*,
Dora Drake (D)*,
Jodi Habush Sinykin (D)*,
Dianne Hesselbein (D)*,
LaTonya Johnson (D)*,
Sarah Keyeski (D)*,
Chris Larson (D)*,
Melissa Ratcliff (D)*,
Kelda Roys (D)*,
Jeff Smith (D)*,
Mark Spreitzer (D)*,
Clint Anderson (D),
Deb Andraca (D),
Margaret Arney (D),
Mike Bare (D),
Ryan Clancy (D),
Angelina Cruz (D),
Karen DeSanto (D),
Ben DeSmidt (D),
Jodene Emerson (D),
Joan Fitzgerald (D),
Francesca Hong (D),
Alex Joers (D),
Tara Johnson (D),
Darrin Madison (D),
Renuka Mayadev (D),
Maureen McCarville (D),
Vincent Miresse (D),
Supreme Moore Omokunde (D),
Greta Neubauer (D),
Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D),
Lori Palmeri (D),
Christian Phelps (D),
Pricilla Prado (D),
Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D),
Ann Roe (D),
Joe Sheehan (D),
Lee Snodgrass (D),
Ryan Spaude (D),
Angela Stroud (D),
Shelia Stubbs (D),
Lisa Subeck (D),
Angelito Tenorio (D),
Randy Udell (D),
Robyn Vining (D),
Last Action
Fiscal estimate received (on 06/23/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb320 |
| Fiscal Note - SB320: Fiscal Estimate From DPI | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/fe/sb320/sb320_dpi.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SB320.pdf |
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