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WI AB1148
WI AB1148Grants to school districts to pay student teachers an hourly wage, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
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Introduced
03/13/2026
03/13/2026
In Committee
03/13/2026
03/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/23/2026
03/23/2026
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Beginning in the 2026-27 school year, this bill requires a school board to pay each student teacher who student teaches in the school district an hourly wage of at least $15 per hour. The bill also requires the Department of Public Instruction to reimburse school boards for the cost of paying student teachers an hourly wage of $15 per hour. Under the bill, annually on the third Monday in June, DPI must provide aid to school boards in an amount equal to $15 times the total number of hours student teachers student taught in the school district during the preceding school term. For further information see the state and local fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
AI Summary
This bill, starting in the 2026-27 school year, mandates that school districts pay student teachers, who are individuals enrolled in a college or university teacher preparation program and gaining practical experience in a school, at least $15 per hour for their work. To support this, the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) will be responsible for reimbursing school districts for these student teacher wages. Specifically, each year on the third Monday in June, the DPI will provide financial aid to school boards equal to $15 multiplied by the total number of hours student teachers worked in that district during the previous school term, using funds from a newly created appropriation for student teacher compensation grants. The DPI is also granted the authority to create rules to implement and manage this program.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (29)
Clint Anderson (D)*,
Deb Andraca (D)*,
Margaret Arney (D)*,
Mike Bare (D)*,
Brienne Brown (D)*,
Ryan Clancy (D)*,
Ben DeSmidt (D)*,
Francesca Hong (D)*,
Andrew Hysell (D)*,
Alex Joers (D)*,
Maureen McCarville (D)*,
Vincent Miresse (D)*,
Lori Palmeri (D)*,
Ann Roe (D)*,
Joe Sheehan (D)*,
Christine Sinicki (D)*,
Angela Stroud (D)*,
Shelia Stubbs (D)*,
Angelito Tenorio (D)*,
Randy Udell (D)*,
Robyn Vining (D)*,
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D),
Dianne Hesselbein (D),
Sarah Keyeski (D),
Chris Larson (D),
Brad Pfaff (D),
Kelda Roys (D),
Jeff Smith (D),
Mark Spreitzer (D),
Last Action
Fiscal estimate received (on 04/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab1148 |
| Fiscal Note - AB1148: Fiscal Estimate From DPI | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/fe/ab1148/ab1148_dpi.pdf |
| AB1148 ROCP for Committee on Education | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/assembly/education/1984127.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AB1148.pdf |
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