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WI SB820
WI SB820The state superintendent’s power to issue a subpoena in a license revocation investigation.
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
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 grants the state superintendent of public instruction, or someone they authorize, the power to issue a subpoena, which is a legal order to appear in court or provide documents, to help investigate cases where a teaching license might be revoked due to a teacher being incompetent or engaging in immoral conduct. This new authority is being added to existing laws that already allow the state superintendent to revoke licenses for these reasons, and it specifically references a standard form for subpoenas found in another statute, providing a clear legal framework for these investigations.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (14)
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D)*,
Dianne Hesselbein (D)*,
Sarah Keyeski (D)*,
Melissa Ratcliff (D)*,
Mark Spreitzer (D)*,
Jamie Wall (D)*,
Mike Bare (D),
Alex Joers (D),
Greta Neubauer (D),
Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D),
Joe Sheehan (D),
Shelia Stubbs (D),
Randy Udell (D),
Robyn Vining (D),
Last Action
Representative Anderson added as a cosponsor (on 01/26/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb820 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SB820.pdf |
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