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Introduced
08/29/2025
08/29/2025
In Committee
11/12/2025
11/12/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under current law, courses of instruction for driver education must meet minimum standards to be approved by the Department of Public Instruction, in the case of school district courses; the Technical College System Board, in the case of technical college district school courses; and the Department of Transportation, in the case of courses offered by private driver schools licensed by DOT. Under this bill, all approved driver education courses must include instruction relating to student crossing, school bus lights, and when stops are required for a stopped school bus, including how requirements are affected by highway configuration.
AI Summary
This bill requires driver education courses offered by technical colleges, school districts, and private driver schools licensed by the Department of Transportation (DOT) to include specific instruction about school bus safety. The new mandatory curriculum will cover three key areas: student crossing procedures, school bus lighting systems, and the rules for when vehicles must stop for a school bus. Importantly, the instruction must also explain how these safety requirements can vary depending on different highway configurations. By mandating this detailed safety training across all driver education programs in the state, the bill aims to improve drivers' understanding of school bus safety protocols and potentially reduce accidents involving school buses. The bill will apply to driver education courses that begin on or after the effective date of the legislation, ensuring that new drivers receive comprehensive training about safely interacting with school buses and protecting student passengers.
Committee Categories
Education, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (16)
Elijah Behnke (R)*,
Barbara Dittrich (R)*,
Joy Goeben (R)*,
Russell Goodwin (D)*,
Rick Gundrum (R)*,
Dan Knodl (R)*,
Rob Kreibich (R)*,
Jeff Mursau (R)*,
Jerry O'Connor (R)*,
Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D)*,
William Penterman (R)*,
Jim Piwowarczyk (R)*,
Shae Sortwell (R)*,
Lisa Subeck (D)*,
Jesse James (R),
Mark Spreitzer (D),
Last Action
Laid on the table (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab394 |
| AB394 ROCP for Committee on Education | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/assembly/education/1951036.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AB394.pdf |
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