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WI AB460
WI AB460Pupil eligibility for parental choice programs based upon participation by a sibling or a dependent child of the pupil's parent or guardian. (FE)
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Introduced
09/26/2025
09/26/2025
In Committee
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
Crossed Over
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Passed
03/24/2026
03/24/2026
Dead
Vetoed
04/03/2026
04/03/2026
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT to create 118.60 (2) (ac) and 119.23 (2) (ac) of the statutes; relating to: pupil eligibility for parental choice programs based upon participation by a sibling or a dependent child of the pupil's parent or guardian.
AI Summary
This bill expands eligibility for parental choice programs, which allow students to attend private schools using public funds, by allowing a student to qualify if their sibling or a dependent child of their parent or guardian previously attended a participating private school. Specifically, it amends statutes 118.60 and 119.23, which govern these choice programs, to include this new criterion for students in kindergarten through 12th grade, provided other general eligibility requirements are met. A "dependent child" is defined by statute 49.19 (1) (a) as a child who relies on someone else for support. This change will apply to applications for the 2026-27 school year.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (20)
Lindee Brill (R)*,
Barbara Dittrich (R)*,
Robert Donovan (R)*,
Cindi Duchow (R)*,
Joy Goeben (R)*,
Brent Jacobson (R)*,
Dave Maxey (R)*,
Paul Melotik (R)*,
Dave Murphy (R)*,
Jeff Mursau (R)*,
Jerry O'Connor (R)*,
William Penterman (R)*,
Jim Piwowarczyk (R)*,
David Steffen (R)*,
Ron Tusler (R)*,
Chuck Wichgers (R)*,
John Jagler (R),
Chris Kapenga (R),
Steve Nass (R),
Romaine Quinn (R),
Last Action
Report vetoed by the Governor on 4-3-2026 (on 04/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab460 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/enrolledbills/2025/REG/AB460.pdf |
| Senate Substitute Amendment 1 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/amends/2025/REG/AB460-SSA1.pdf |
| AB460 ROCP for Committee on Education On 3/6/2026 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/senate/education/1977569.pdf |
| AB460 ROCP for Committee on Education | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/assembly/education/1952969.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - AB460: Fiscal Estimate From DPI | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/fe/ab460/ab460_dpi.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AB460.pdf |
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