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WI SB852

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Smith

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Changes the special education reimbursement appropriation from a fixed amount to a "sum sufficient" appropriation, guaranteeing funding to meet the specified reimbursement rates

  • Sets the state reimbursement rate for special education and school age parents program costs at 42% for the 2025-26 school year

  • Increases the reimbursement rate to 45% for the 2026-27 school year and all subsequent years

  • Maintains 100% reimbursement for special education costs for children in hospitals and convalescent homes for orthopedically disabled children

  • Applies to school boards, independent charter schools, cooperative educational service agencies (CESAs), and county children with disabilities education boards (CCDEBs)

Legislative Description

The reimbursement rate for special education costs and school age parents programs and making an appropriation. (FE)

Last Action

Fiscal estimate received

2/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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