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WI SB856
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/15/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Smith
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AI Summary
- Creates a climate change scholarship program administered by the Higher Educational Aids Board for Wisconsin resident students pursuing careers addressing or responding to climate change
- Appropriates $5,000,000 in general purpose revenue for fiscal year 2025-26 and $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2026-27
- Caps individual scholarship awards at $5,000 per student per academic year
- Requires half of scholarships be awarded based on merit and half based on financial need
- Eligible institutions include University of Wisconsin System campuses, technical colleges, tribally controlled colleges, and private nonprofit institutions in Wisconsin
Legislative Description
Climate change scholarships and making an appropriation. (FE)
Last Action
Representative Clancy added as a cosponsor
2/2/2026
Committee Referrals
Universities and Technical Colleges1/15/2026
Full Bill Text
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