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WI AB918
Bill
Status
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rob Summerfield
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AI Summary
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Adds "adoption" to the list of required subjects that must be taught when school boards offer human growth and development instructional programs in grades K-12
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Currently, adoption resources are only a recommended (not required) topic alongside prenatal care and postnatal supports
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School boards that provide any part of the recommended curriculum must now include adoption instruction in the same course and year
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Amends Wisconsin statute 118.019 (2m)(e) to require instruction on adoption, parental responsibility, and socioeconomic benefits of marriage
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Human growth and development programs remain optional for school boards to offer, but adoption instruction becomes mandatory if they do
Legislative Description
Required subjects in a human growth and development instructional program. (FE)
Last Action
Placed on calendar 3-17-2026 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
3/16/2026