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WI SB495
Bill
Status
Failed
3/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Larson
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AI Summary
- Charter schools and private schools participating in parental choice programs (under s. 115.7915, 118.60, or 119.23) would be subject to Wisconsin's public records law and open meetings law
- Charter schools are covered regardless of whether they are determined to be an instrumentality of a school district
- Individual pupil records maintained by these schools are exempt from public disclosure requirements
- Compliance with public records and open meetings laws is added as a requirement for private schools to participate in the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program, Racine Parental Choice Program, and statewide Special Needs Scholarship Program
Legislative Description
Application of the public records and open meetings laws to charter schools and private schools participating in school choice programs.
Last Action
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
3/23/2026
Committee Referrals
Education10/2/2025
Full Bill Text
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