Loading chat...
WI SB1053
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/24/2026
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Larson
Click for details
AI Summary
- Each school board in Wisconsin would be required to have one nonvoting teacher representative who may attend all meetings, including closed sessions, but is not considered a board member
- The teacher representative must be a school district employee in a teaching role, selected by fellow teachers through secret ballot held no later than the spring election
- Regular term length is 3 years for most districts, but 4 years for Milwaukee Public Schools (first class city school district)
- Teacher representatives take office on the fourth Monday in April, the same date as elected school board members
- School district clerks are responsible for establishing timelines and procedures for the secret ballot process, including providing at least 30 days notice to eligible candidates
Legislative Description
Adding a teacher representative to school boards. (FE)
Last Action
Fiscal estimate received
3/6/2026
Committee Referrals
Education2/24/2026
Full Bill Text
No bill text available