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WI SB346

Bill

Status

Failed

3/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

LaTonya Johnson

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Department of Public Instruction must establish a grant program to cover education costs for obtaining a school social worker license

  • Eligibility restricted to members of racial minority groups, defined as Black Americans, American Indians/Alaskan natives, Hispanics, Asian/Pacific Islanders, or multiracial individuals

  • Applicants must either be current school board employees or enrolled in an undergraduate/graduate program leading to school social worker licensure

  • Appropriates $5,000,000 in GPR funding for fiscal year 2025-26 and $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2026-27

  • Takes effect the day after publication or the 2nd day after publication of the 2025 biennial budget act, whichever is later

Legislative Description

Grants for prospective school social workers, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)

Last Action

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

3/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Education6/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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