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WI SB569
WI SB569Implementation of an individualized education program or services plan under the Special Needs Scholarship Program. (FE)
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Introduced
10/24/2025
10/24/2025
In Committee
10/24/2025
10/24/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/23/2026
03/23/2026
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under current law, for each child with a disability who attends a private school under the Special Needs Scholarship Program, the private school participating in the SNSP must implement 1) the child[s most recent individualized education program or services plan, as modified by agreement between the private school and the child[s parent, and 2) related services not included in the child[s individualized education program or services plan, as agreed to by the private school and the child[s parent. Under the bill, a private school participating in the SNSP must implement a participating child[s most recent IEP or services plan. Under current law and the bill, a private school may choose to submit to the Department of Public Instruction a financial statement that documents the costs incurred to comply with the requirement described above for a participating child. If a private school submits the financial statement, the private school receives an annual SNSP payment for the child that is greater than the standard annual payment amount set by law. For further information see the local fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill. LRB-4474/1 FFK:cdc 2025 - 2026 Legislature SENATE BILL 569
AI Summary
This bill modifies requirements for private schools participating in the Special Needs Scholarship Program (SNSP) regarding individualized education programs (IEPs) for children with disabilities. Under the current law, private schools could modify IEPs through agreements with parents and implement related services mutually agreed upon. The bill removes the provisions allowing modification of IEPs and eliminates language about implementing additional agreed-upon services, instead mandating that private schools simply implement the child's most recent IEP or services plan without modification. The bill also maintains a provision requiring schools to provide records related to IEP implementation within 5 days of request from the resident school board. Additionally, the bill specifies that these changes will first apply to the 2026-27 school year. The Special Needs Scholarship Program allows students with disabilities to attend private schools using public funding, and this bill aims to standardize how these schools handle individualized education plans by reducing flexibility in plan implementation and ensuring more direct adherence to existing IEPs.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (32)
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),
Karen DeSanto (D),
Ben DeSmidt (D),
Joan Fitzgerald (D),
Francesca Hong (D),
Andrew Hysell (D),
Alex Joers (D),
Tara Johnson (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 McCarville added as a cosponsor (on 04/21/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb569 |
| SB569 ROCP for Committee on Education | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/senate/education/1991838.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB569: Fiscal Estimate From DPI | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/fe/sb569/sb569_dpi.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SB569.pdf |
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