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WI AB545

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

Paul Melotik

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits UW System institutions from charging students incidental or supplemental fees for courses offered exclusively online unless the fee covers actual costs specifically attributable to online delivery that would not exist for in-person instruction

  • Allows online course fees if the same fee is also charged for an equivalent in-person version of the course

  • Amends current law that gives the Board of Regents authority to establish tuition and fees for educational programs by adding a new restriction under section 36.27(1)(c)

  • Takes effect for the first semester or session beginning at least 30 days after enactment

Legislative Description

Course fees at University of Wisconsin System institutions. (FE)

Last Action

Laid on the table

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/22/2026
Colleges and Universities10/15/2025

Full Bill Text

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