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WI AB832
WI AB832Required human trafficking and sextortion prevention instruction in certain grades and teacher training related to identifying victims of child trafficking and sextortion. (FE)
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Introduced
01/06/2026
01/06/2026
In Committee
01/06/2026
01/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/23/2026
03/23/2026
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the state superintendent of public instruction, in consultation with the Department of Children and Families and the Department of Justice, to develop a list of recommended training courses related to recognizing, reporting, and preventing human trafficking and sextortion that are age- appropriate for pupils in grades 6 to 12. Beginning in the 2026-27 school year, the bill requires each school board to provide age-appropriate instruction in human trafficking and sextortion prevention that is consistent with the recommended training courses at least once in grades 6 to 8 and once in grades 9 to 12. The bill defines “sextortion” as sexual exploitation that includes the perpetrator receiving sexually explicit material from the victim and then threatening to release the sexually explicit material unless the victim sends the perpetrator money or additional sexual content or engages in sexual activity. Finally, under the bill, school boards must require full-time school district employees who are required to hold a license issued by the Department of Public Instruction to receive training in identifying victims and potential victims of child trafficking and sextortion. For further information see the state and local fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the state superintendent of public instruction, in collaboration with the Department of Children and Families and the Department of Justice, will create a list of recommended training courses for recognizing, reporting, and preventing human trafficking and sextortion, ensuring these are appropriate for students in grades 6 through 12. Starting with the 2026-27 school year, all school boards must implement this age-appropriate instruction on human trafficking and sextortion prevention at least once in grades 6-8 and once in grades 9-12, aligning with the recommended training. The bill defines "sextortion" as a form of sexual exploitation where a perpetrator obtains sexually explicit material from a victim and then threatens to release it unless the victim provides money, more sexual content, or engages in sexual activity. Furthermore, school boards will be required to ensure that full-time school district employees who hold a license from the Department of Public Instruction receive training on how to identify children who are or are at risk of being victims of child trafficking or sextortion.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (14)
Elijah Behnke (R)*,
Barbara Dittrich (R)*,
Brent Jacobson (R)*,
Jeff Mursau (R)*,
Amanda Nedweski (R)*,
Jerry O'Connor (R)*,
Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D)*,
Christine Sinicki (D)*,
Pat Snyder (R)*,
David Steffen (R)*,
Shelia Stubbs (D)*,
Lisa Subeck (D)*,
Jodi Habush Sinykin (D),
André Jacque (R),
Last Action
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (on 03/23/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab832 |
| AB832 ROCP for Committee on Education | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/assembly/education/1984170.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - AB832: Fiscal Estimate From DCF | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/fe/ab832/ab832_dcf.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - AB832: Fiscal Estimate From DPI | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/fe/ab832/ab832_dpi.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AB832.pdf |
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