Bill > AB485

This bill modifies the documentation requirements for students applying to participate in Wisconsin's parental choice programs, which include the Milwaukee, Racine, and statewide choice programs. Specifically, the bill eliminates the need for students who are returning to a participating private school to submit new residency documentation each year, unless their residence has changed since the last verification. The bill updates administrative rules for the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) to reflect this change, allowing schools to simply verify a student's current address using existing methods like city assessor websites or voter registration systems for returning students. The new rules will apply to applications submitted for the 2026-27 school year, providing schools and families with clear guidance on the documentation process for these educational choice programs. The goal appears to be reducing administrative burden on families and schools while maintaining a mechanism to verify student residency when necessary.

Education

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab485