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WI AB608
WI AB608Funding for student success and retention at University of Wisconsin System institutions and technical colleges and making an appropriation. (FE)
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Introduced
10/29/2025
10/29/2025
In Committee
10/29/2025
10/29/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides funding to the University of Wisconsin System and technical colleges to provide additional support for student success and retention efforts, including academic advising and the administration of other programs to promote student success and retention. For further information see the state and local fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
AI Summary
This bill establishes new funding mechanisms for student success and retention programs at both the University of Wisconsin System and technical colleges. Specifically, the bill creates two new continuing appropriation categories: one for the University of Wisconsin System and another for the Technical College System Board. These appropriations are designed to support additional efforts aimed at improving student success, which include providing academic advising and administering programs focused on helping students remain enrolled and progress in their education. For technical colleges, the bill authorizes the board to award grants to district boards specifically for these student success and retention efforts. The bill modifies the state's financial scheduling to include these new funding lines, ensuring that dedicated resources are available to help students persist in their educational pursuits and reduce dropout rates. By creating these specific funding streams, the legislation demonstrates a commitment to supporting students throughout their academic journey and helping them achieve their educational goals.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (58)
Clint Anderson (D)*,
Deb Andraca (D)*,
Margaret Arney (D)*,
Mike Bare (D)*,
Jill Billings (D)*,
Brienne Brown (D)*,
Ryan Clancy (D)*,
Karen DeSanto (D)*,
Ben DeSmidt (D)*,
Steve Doyle (D)*,
Jodene Emerson (D)*,
Joan Fitzgerald (D)*,
Russell Goodwin (D)*,
Kalan Haywood (D)*,
Francesca Hong (D)*,
Andrew Hysell (D)*,
Jenna Jacobson (D)*,
Alex Joers (D)*,
Tara Johnson (D)*,
Karen Kirsch (D)*,
Darrin Madison (D)*,
Renuka Mayadev (D)*,
Maureen McCarville (D)*,
Tip McGuire (D)*,
Vincent Miresse (D)*,
Supreme Moore Omokunde (D)*,
Greta Neubauer (D)*,
Lori Palmeri (D)*,
Christian Phelps (D)*,
Pricilla Prado (D)*,
Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D)*,
Ann Roe (D)*,
Joe Sheehan (D)*,
Christine Sinicki (D)*,
Lee Snodgrass (D)*,
Ryan Spaude (D)*,
Angela Stroud (D)*,
Shelia Stubbs (D)*,
Lisa Subeck (D)*,
Sequanna Taylor (D)*,
Angelito Tenorio (D)*,
Randy Udell (D)*,
Robyn Vining (D)*,
Tim Carpenter (D),
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D),
Dora Drake (D),
Jodi Habush Sinykin (D),
Dianne Hesselbein (D),
LaTonya Johnson (D),
Sarah Keyeski (D),
Chris Larson (D),
Brad Pfaff (D),
Melissa Ratcliff (D),
Kelda Roys (D),
Jeff Smith (D),
Mark Spreitzer (D),
Jamie Wall (D),
Bob Wirch (D),
Last Action
Fiscal estimate received (on 11/11/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab608 |
| Fiscal Note - AB608: Fiscal Estimate From WTCS | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/fe/ab608/ab608_wtcs.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - AB608: Fiscal Estimate From UWS | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/fe/ab608/ab608_uws.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AB608.pdf |
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