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WI AB98
Bill
Status
3/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joint Legislative Council
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AI Summary
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School boards and charter schools are prohibited from banning students from wearing traditional tribal regalia at graduation ceremonies or school-sponsored events
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Eligible students include members of federally recognized American Indian tribes or bands, descendants of members, or those eligible to enroll in a tribe
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"Traditional tribal regalia" is defined as a tribe's traditional dress or recognized objects of religious or cultural significance, including tribal symbols, beads, and feathers
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The definition of "tribe" includes both currently federally recognized tribes and those that were previously federally recognized
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Creates new section 118.335 of Wisconsin statutes; introduced March 3, 2025 and referred to Committee on State Affairs
Legislative Description
Pupils wearing traditional tribal regalia at a graduation ceremony or school-sponsored event.
Last Action
Representative Gustafson added as a coauthor
5/15/2025