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WI SB836

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jesse James

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Department of Public Instruction must create a standardized prerecorded audio message for announcing school lockdowns, developed in consultation with the Office of School Safety in the Department of Justice

  • The audio message must be provided to all public, private, and tribal schools at no cost

  • Schools with individualized safety plans that include lockdown procedures must incorporate the DPI-created audio message to announce any required lockdowns

  • Amends existing school safety plan requirements under Wisconsin statute 118.07(4)(bm)1, which already mandate individualized safety plans for each school building regularly occupied by students

Legislative Description

School lockdown announcements. (FE)

Last Action

Fiscal estimate received

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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