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WI AB1101
Bill
Status
3/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joe Sheehan
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AI Summary
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Creates a "Grow Your Own" grant program administered by the Department of Public Instruction to reimburse school boards and independent charter school operators for teacher pipeline development costs
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Eligible programs include high school teaching career clubs, tuition assistance for current staff pursuing licensure, dual enrollment career pathways, teacher recruitment partnerships, and paraprofessional licensure incentives
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Appropriates $5,000,000 in fiscal year 2026-27 for the grant program
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Requires DPI to promulgate rules establishing criteria for awarding grants, with implementation beginning in the 2026-27 school year
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Applies to both traditional public school districts and independent charter schools under sections 118.40 (2r) and (2x)
Legislative Description
Grants to encourage individuals to pursue a career in teaching or to facilitate teacher licensure, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Last Action
Read first time and referred to Committee on Education
3/13/2026