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WI SB834
WI SB834A grant program to support parent and guardian volunteer programs in schools, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
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Introduced
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
In Committee
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under this bill, the Department of Public Instruction must develop and implement a grant program, under which it awards grants to school districts, independent charter schools, and private schools participating in a parental choice program for the purpose of creating or supporting parent and guardian volunteer programs. The bill requires DPI to begin awarding these grants in the 2026-27 school year. For further information see the state and local fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a grant program managed by the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) to support parent and guardian volunteer programs in schools, with grants to be awarded starting in the 2026-27 school year. The DPI will provide funding to school districts, independent charter schools, and private schools participating in parental choice programs to help them create or enhance programs that encourage parents and guardians to volunteer in elementary and secondary schools. The bill also includes language to appropriate funds for this program and grants the DPI the authority to create the necessary rules to implement it.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (12)
Jesse James (R)*,
LaTonya Johnson (D)*,
Margaret Arney (D),
Russell Goodwin (D),
Karen Kirsch (D),
Maureen McCarville (D),
Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D),
Pricilla Prado (D),
Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D),
Shelia Stubbs (D),
Sequanna Taylor (D),
Angelito Tenorio (D),
Last Action
Fiscal estimate received (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/sb834 |
| Fiscal Note - SB834: Fiscal Estimate From DPI | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/fe/sb834/sb834_dpi.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SB834.pdf |
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