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WI AB859

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Angelina Cruz

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Changes the special education reimbursement appropriation from a fixed scheduled amount to a "sum sufficient" appropriation, guaranteeing funding to meet the specified reimbursement rates
  • Sets the state reimbursement rate for special education and school age parents program costs at 42% for the 2025-26 school year
  • Increases the reimbursement rate to 45% for the 2026-27 school year and all subsequent years
  • Applies to school boards, independent charter schools, cooperative educational service agencies (CESAs), and county children with disabilities education boards (CCDEBs)
  • Maintains full (100%) reimbursement for special education costs for children in hospitals and convalescent homes for orthopedically disabled children before other eligible costs are paid

Legislative Description

The reimbursement rate for special education costs and school age parents programs and making an appropriation. (FE)

Last Action

Fiscal estimate received

2/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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