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WI SB1053

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Larson

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

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

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