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WI AB1149
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Karen DeSanto
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AI Summary
- Each school board must have one nonvoting teacher representative who may attend all meetings, including closed sessions, but is not a formal board member
- Teacher representatives must be school district employees in teaching roles and are selected by secret ballot of fellow teachers no later than the spring election
- Regular term is 3 years for most districts, except Milwaukee Public Schools where the term is 4 years, with representatives taking office on the fourth Monday in April
- School district clerks establish timelines and procedures for the secret ballot process and must notify eligible employees at least 30 days before the ballot
- Teacher representatives must receive the same meeting notices as board members and are entitled to orientation and continuing education on board duties
Legislative Description
Adding a teacher representative to school boards. (FE)
Last Action
Read first time and referred to Committee on Education
3/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Education3/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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