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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
Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill authorizes equipping a school bus with a device for recording audio or video, or both, of the interior of the school bus while in use to transport pupils. A bus may be so equipped if the school board adopts a policy authorizing such equipment and if notice of the policy is provided to pupils and their parents or guardians and posted on the interior of the bus. Recordings made as authorized under the bill are confidential and may be used by only school officials and law enforcement personnel for investigations, school disciplinary actions, and criminal prosecutions related to incidents occurring in or around the bus.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes school districts to equip school buses with audio and video recording devices to monitor the interior of the bus during pupil transportation. The bill requires that before installing such devices, a school board must first adopt an official policy and provide clear notice of the recording policy to students, parents, and guardians, including posting a notice inside the bus. The recordings made under this policy will be strictly confidential and may only be accessed and used by school officials and law enforcement personnel, and solely for specific purposes such as conducting investigations, addressing school disciplinary matters, or pursuing criminal prosecutions related to incidents that occur on or near the school bus. This legislation aims to enhance student safety and provide a means of documenting and addressing potential behavioral or safety issues during student transportation.
Committee Categories
Education, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (12)
Barbara Dittrich (R)*,
Russell Goodwin (D)*,
Rick Gundrum (R)*,
Dan Knodl (R)*,
Rob Kreibich (R)*,
Jeff Mursau (R)*,
Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D)*,
William Penterman (R)*,
David Steffen (R)*,
Lisa Subeck (D)*,
Jesse James (R),
Steve Nass (R),
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/ab395 |
| Analysis - LC Amendment Memo | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/lcamendmentmemos/2025/REG/AB395.pdf |
| Assembly Amendment 1 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/amends/2025/REG/AB395-AA1.pdf |
| AB395 ROCP for Committee on Education | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/assembly/education/1951039.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AB395.pdf |
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