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WI AB829
WI AB829The state superintendent’s power to issue a subpoena in a license revocation investigation.
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Introduced
01/06/2026
01/06/2026
In Committee
01/06/2026
01/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under current law, the state superintendent of public instruction may revoke a license to teach issued by the state superintendent on the basis of the license holder’s incompetency or immoral conduct. This bill authorizes the state superintendent of public instruction to subpoena witnesses and the production of relevant documents and items to aid in an investigation relating to the revocation of a license for incompetency or immoral conduct.
AI Summary
This bill expands the authority of the state superintendent of public instruction, who is responsible for issuing teaching licenses, by allowing them to issue subpoenas. A subpoena is a legal order that compels someone to appear in court or to provide specific documents or items. This new power will enable the superintendent, or someone they designate, to gather evidence more effectively during investigations into potential license revocations. The bill specifically addresses situations where a teacher's license might be revoked due to incompetency (lack of skill or knowledge) or immoral conduct, providing a clearer process for the superintendent to obtain necessary information to make a determination.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (11)
Mike Bare (D)*,
Alex Joers (D)*,
Greta Neubauer (D)*,
Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D)*,
Joe Sheehan (D)*,
Robyn Vining (D)*,
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D),
Sarah Keyeski (D),
Melissa Ratcliff (D),
Mark Spreitzer (D),
Jamie Wall (D),
Last Action
Representative Anderson added as a coauthor (on 01/27/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab829 |
| AB829 ROCP for Committee on Education | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/assembly/education/1966122.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AB829.pdf |
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