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WI AB460

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Cindi Duchow

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Pupils become eligible for the Milwaukee, Racine, or Wisconsin Parental Choice Programs if a sibling or dependent child of their parent/guardian participated in any parental choice program the previous school year

  • Family income limits are waived for qualifying pupils (current limits: 300% of federal poverty level for Milwaukee/Racine programs, 220% for Wisconsin program)

  • Grade level and prior year attendance requirements are waived for qualifying pupils (currently must enter K, 1st, or 9th grade, or meet specific prior enrollment conditions for Racine/Wisconsin programs)

  • Applies to pupils in grades kindergarten through 12 attending participating private schools

  • Takes effect for applications beginning with the 2026-27 school year

Legislative Description

Pupil eligibility for parental choice programs based upon participation by a sibling or a dependent child of the pupil's parent or guardian. (FE)

Last Action

Placed on calendar 3-17-2026 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/25/2026
Rules11/12/2025
Education9/26/2025

Full Bill Text

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