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WI SB18

Bill

Status

Failed

3/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Jagler

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Public Instruction to use the same cut scores, score ranges, and qualitative definitions for school and district accountability report cards (rating categories) that were used in the 2019-20 school year

  • Mandates that Wisconsin Forward Exam scores for grades 3-8 in English language arts and mathematics be aligned to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) cut scores, score ranges, and performance categories

  • Requires PreACT and ACT with Writing assessments for grades 9-11 in English, reading, and mathematics to use the same cut scores and score ranges from the 2021-22 school year

  • Specifies that pupil performance categories for high school assessments must use the terms "Below Basic," "Basic," "Proficient," and "Advanced"

Legislative Description

Changes to the educational assessment program and the school and school district accountability report. (FE)

Last Action

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

3/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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