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Introduced
11/19/2025
11/19/2025
In Committee
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires each school board to adopt, by July 1, 2026, a policy on appropriate communications between employees or volunteers of the school district and pupils enrolled in the school district, pupils attending school that are not under the control of the school board, and pupils who are homeschooled. A school board must include in the policy consequences for employees or volunteers who violate the the policy. The bill requires that the policy apply to communications that occur during or outside of school hours. Finally, under the bill, the policy must include standards for appropriate content and methods of communication. For further information see the local fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
AI Summary
This bill requires school boards to develop and adopt, by July 1, 2026, a comprehensive policy governing communication between school district employees or volunteers and pupils, which includes students enrolled in the district, students attending schools not controlled by the school board, and homeschooled students. The policy must outline specific consequences for employees or volunteers who violate the communication guidelines and must apply to interactions both during and outside of school hours. The policy is required to establish clear standards for appropriate communication content and methods, ensuring that interactions between school personnel and students remain professional, safe, and boundary-appropriate. This legislation aims to provide a framework for protecting students by setting clear expectations for communication between school employees and pupils, which could help prevent potential misconduct or inappropriate interactions. The bill amends existing statutes in Wisconsin's educational code, specifically sections 119.04 and 120.12, to incorporate these new communication policy requirements for school districts.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (23)
Elijah Behnke (R)*,
Lindee Brill (R)*,
Calvin Callahan (R)*,
Barbara Dittrich (R)*,
Robert Donovan (R)*,
Cindi Duchow (R)*,
Benjamin Franklin (R)*,
Nate Gustafson (R)*,
Brent Jacobson (R)*,
Joel Kitchens (R)*,
Rob Kreibich (R)*,
Paul Melotik (R)*,
Clint Moses (R)*,
Dave Murphy (R)*,
Jeff Mursau (R)*,
Amanda Nedweski (R)*,
Todd Novak (R)*,
Jerry O'Connor (R)*,
David Steffen (R)*,
Ron Tusler (R)*,
Howard Marklein (R),
Steve Nass (R),
Romaine Quinn (R),
Last Action
Laid on the table (on 02/17/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab678 |
| Analysis - LC Amendment Memo | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/lcamendmentmemos/2025/REG/AB678.pdf |
| Assembly Substitute Amendment 1 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/amends/2025/REG/AB678-ASA1.pdf |
| AB678 ROCP for Committee on Education | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/assembly/education/1962813.pdf |
| Assembly Amendment 1 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/amends/2025/REG/AB678-AA1.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - AB678: Fiscal Estimate From DPI | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/fe/ab678/ab678_dpi.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AB678.pdf |
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