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WI AB485
Bill
Status
10/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Shae Sortwell
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the Department of Public Instruction from requiring residency documentation for pupils continuing in the Milwaukee, Racine, or Wisconsin Parental Choice Programs unless the pupil's address has changed since last verified
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Eliminates annual re-verification paperwork burden for families whose residence remains unchanged from the previous school year
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Amends administrative codes PI 35.05 and PI 48.05 to align with the new statutory exemption from residency documentation requirements for continuing students
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Schools may still use existing verification tools (Milwaukee assessor website, Statewide Voter Registration System) to verify addresses for exempt applicants at their discretion
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Takes effect beginning with the 2026-27 school year application period
Legislative Description
The pupil application process to attend a private school under a parental choice program and modifying and creating administrative rules related to pupil applications to participate in parental choice programs.
Last Action
Read first time and referred to Committee on Education
10/9/2025