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Assembly Bill 4

Relating To: Relating to: required instruction in civics in the elementary and high school grades, high school graduation requirements, and private school educational program criteria. (FE)
Bill Text and History
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Lobbying Principals

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Principal Name Notified Date Communication Date Comments Supporting Documentation  
Association of Wisconsin School Administrators Notified Date 2/18/2025 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
2/18/2025

League of Women Voters of Wisconsin, Inc Notified Date 3/7/2025 Communication Date 3/7/2025 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
3/7/2025

Supporting Documentation
03242025_025910_Statement on AB4, SB30 (1).pdf

School Choice Wisconsin Action Notified Date 2/5/2025 Communication Date 2/5/2025 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
2/5/2025

Comments
SCWA strongly believes in the value of civics instruction; however, we oppose state mandates impacting private school curriculum.
Southeastern Wisconsin Schools Alliance Notified Date 2/18/2025 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Undisclosed
Report Date
2/18/2025

Supporting Documentation
03022025_081745_Feb 6 2025 SWSA Public Hearing Letter for Information Only.pdf

The American Legion Department of Wisconsin Notified Date 2/10/2025 Communication Date 2/6/2025 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
2/10/2025

WiRSA - Wisconsin Rural Schools Alliance Notified Date 2/23/2025 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
2/23/2025

Wisconsin Association of School Boards Inc Notified Date 2/19/2025 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
2/19/2025

Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials Notified Date 2/18/2025 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
2/18/2025

Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators Notified Date 2/18/2025 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
2/18/2025

Wisconsin Association of School Personnel Administrators Notified Date 2/18/2025 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
2/18/2025

Wisconsin Catholic Conference Notified Date 2/5/2025 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
2/5/2025

Comments
The WCC appreciates the laudable intent of the bill, but we oppose it because it is another mandate on the curriculum of private schools.
Wisconsin Council for Administrators of Special Services Notified Date 2/18/2025 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
2/18/2025

Wisconsin Council of Religious and Independent Schools Notified Date 2/5/2025 Communication Date 2/5/2025 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
2/5/2025

Wisconsin Education Association Council Notified Date 2/19/2025 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Undisclosed
Report Date
2/19/2025

Wisconsin Family Action Inc Notified Date 3/13/2025 Communication Date 3/7/2025 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
3/13/2025

Comments
WFA opposes state mandates that restrict educational freedom, but broadly favors the overall initiative of improving civic education.
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Notified Date 2/6/2025 Communication Date 2/6/2025 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
2/6/2025

Comments
WMC supports removing choice program schools and independent charter schools from this legislation.
Wisconsin Newspaper Association Notified Date 2/5/2025 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
2/5/2025

Lobbying Efforts

No principal has reported any activity on this bill during the current legislative session.