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WI SB568
WI SB568Payments for pupils who withdraw from a parental choice program, the Special Needs Scholarship Program, or an independent charter school. (FE)
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Introduced
10/24/2025
10/24/2025
In Committee
10/24/2025
10/24/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under current law, for each pupil attending a private school under a parental choice program or the Special Needs Scholarship Program and for each pupil attending an independent charter school, the Department of Public Instruction pays a per pupil amount to the private school participating in a parental choice program or the Special Needs Scholarship Program or to the independent charter school. DPI pays the annual per pupil amount to the private school or independent charter school in four equal installments. Under the bill, if, during the school year, a pupil withdraws from a private school participating in a parental choice program or the Special Needs Scholarship Program or from an independent charter school and enrolls in a school district, DPI must pay any remaining amount due to the private school or independent charter school for that pupil to the school district in which the pupil is enrolled. LRB-4239/1 FFK:ajk&cdc 2025 - 2026 Legislature SENATE BILL 568 For further information see the local fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
AI Summary
This bill modifies payment procedures for students who withdraw from parental choice programs, the Special Needs Scholarship Program, or independent charter schools during the school year. Specifically, if a student leaves a private school or charter school and enrolls in a public school district, the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) will now redirect any remaining per-pupil funding originally designated for the private school or charter school to the school district where the student subsequently enrolls. This applies to various educational choice programs, including the Special Needs Scholarship Program, independent charter schools established by different entities, and private schools participating in parental choice programs. The bill affects multiple sections of Wisconsin state statutes and will take effect on July 1, 2026, ensuring that school districts receive prorated funding when students transfer mid-year, which could help mitigate financial disruptions for receiving schools and provide more flexible educational options for students and families.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (31)
Tim Carpenter (D)*,
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D)*,
Jodi Habush Sinykin (D)*,
Dianne Hesselbein (D)*,
LaTonya Johnson (D)*,
Sarah Keyeski (D)*,
Chris Larson (D)*,
Melissa Ratcliff (D)*,
Mark Spreitzer (D)*,
Deb Andraca (D),
Mike Bare (D),
Ryan Clancy (D),
Angelina Cruz (D),
Karen DeSanto (D),
Ben DeSmidt (D),
Joan Fitzgerald (D),
Andrew Hysell (D),
Alex Joers (D),
Darrin Madison (D),
Renuka Mayadev (D),
Vincent Miresse (D),
Supreme Moore Omokunde (D),
Greta Neubauer (D),
Lori Palmeri (D),
Joe Sheehan (D),
Christine Sinicki (D),
Lee Snodgrass (D),
Ryan Spaude (D),
Angela Stroud (D),
Angelito Tenorio (D),
Randy Udell (D),
Last Action
Representative Subeck added as a cosponsor (on 11/24/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb568 |
| Fiscal Note - SB568: Fiscal Estimate From DPI | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/fe/sb568/sb568_dpi.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SB568.pdf |
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