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WI AB1149

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Karen DeSanto

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

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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