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WI SB1023

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Patrick Testin

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Undergraduate admission decisions at UW System institutions must be predominantly based on college entrance examination performance (ACT, SAT, or similar standardized tests) or other objective testing measures

  • Wisconsin high school students admitted through the existing guaranteed admission program (top 10% of class, or top 5% for UW-Madison based on GPA) are exempt from the standardized testing requirement

  • Prohibitions remain in place against using sectarian, partisan, or discriminatory tests based on race, religion, national origin of U.S. citizens, or sex in admissions

  • Applies to applications for admission beginning with the 2027-28 academic year

Legislative Description

Admission to University of Wisconsin System institutions.

Last Action

Available for scheduling

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Universities and Technical Colleges2/12/2026

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