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WI SB246

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/9/2025

Primary Sponsor

Van Wanggaard

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates April 24 as Armenian Genocide Awareness Day, adding it to Wisconsin's list of 22 existing special observance days for schools
  • Schools must appropriately observe the day when classes are held on April 24, or on the nearest school day if it falls on a weekend
  • The observance is designated as part of Genocide Awareness Month
  • Applies beginning with the school year after the bill's effective date
  • Introduced with bipartisan support from 9 senators and 31 representatives

Legislative Description

A special observance day in schools for Armenian Genocide Awareness Day.

Last Action

Representative Roe added as a cosponsor

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Education5/9/2025

Full Bill Text

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