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WI SB1109
Bill
Status
3/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brad Pfaff
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Creates a new state appropriation (sum sufficient) to fund the student teacher compensation grants
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Applies to student teachers enrolled in Wisconsin postsecondary institutions with accredited bachelor's or higher degree programs
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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