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WI SB1109

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brad Pfaff

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • School boards must pay student teachers a minimum of $15 per hour beginning in the 2026-27 school year for hours spent in student teaching components of approved teacher preparatory programs

  • Department of Public Instruction will reimburse school districts annually on the third Monday of June, calculated as $15 multiplied by total student teaching hours reported

  • Creates a new state appropriation (sum sufficient) to fund the student teacher compensation grants

  • Applies to student teachers enrolled in Wisconsin postsecondary institutions with accredited bachelor's or higher degree programs

  • DPI granted rule-making authority to administer the program

Legislative Description

Grants to school districts to pay student teachers an hourly wage, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)

Last Action

Read first time and referred to Committee on Education

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Education3/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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