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WI SB452

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Jagler

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Pupils become eligible for Wisconsin's parental choice programs (Milwaukee, Racine, and statewide) if a sibling or dependent child of their parent/guardian participated in any parental choice program the previous school year

  • Family income limits are waived for qualifying pupils (currently 300% of federal poverty level for Milwaukee/Racine programs, 220% for statewide program)

  • Grade level and prior year attendance requirements are waived for qualifying pupils, who otherwise must enter at kindergarten, 1st, or 9th grade or meet specific prior enrollment criteria

  • Applies to the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program, Racine Parental Choice Program, and Wisconsin Parental Choice Program

  • Takes effect for applications to attend private schools in the 2026-27 school year

Legislative Description

Pupil eligibility for parental choice programs based upon participation by a sibling or a dependent child of the pupil's parent or guardian. (FE)

Last Action

Available for scheduling

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Education9/29/2025

Full Bill Text

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