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Introduced
11/07/2025
11/07/2025
In Committee
11/07/2025
11/07/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under current law, in order to participate in the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program, the Racine Parental Choice Program, or the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program, a private school must submit an intent to participate and meet various eligibility criteria. This bill adds to the eligibility criteria that the private school is not a virtual school. Current law defines a “virtual school” as a school in which all or a portion of the instruction is provided through means of the Internet, and the pupils enrolled in and instructional staff employed by the school are geographically remote from each other.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits virtual schools from participating in three Wisconsin parental choice programs: the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program, the Racine Parental Choice Program, and the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program. A virtual school is defined as an educational institution where some or all instruction is delivered via the Internet, and where students and instructional staff are geographically separated from each other. The bill amends existing statutes to explicitly state that private schools must not be virtual schools in order to be eligible for these programs. Specifically, the bill adds a new eligibility criterion to the statutes governing these choice programs, which will take effect in the 2026-27 school year. By implementing this restriction, the bill aims to limit online schools' participation in these school choice programs, potentially ensuring that participating schools provide more traditional, in-person educational experiences.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (21)
Clint Anderson (D)*,
Ryan Clancy (D)*,
Ben DeSmidt (D)*,
Joan Fitzgerald (D)*,
Alex Joers (D)*,
Tara Johnson (D)*,
Karen Kirsch (D)*,
Darrin Madison (D)*,
Vincent Miresse (D)*,
Greta Neubauer (D)*,
Ann Roe (D)*,
Joe Sheehan (D)*,
Christine Sinicki (D)*,
Angelito Tenorio (D)*,
Randy Udell (D)*,
Tim Carpenter (D),
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D),
Chris Larson (D),
Melissa Ratcliff (D),
Kelda Roys (D),
Mark Spreitzer (D),
Last Action
Representative Subeck added as a coauthor (on 01/12/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab621 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AB621.pdf |
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