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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)
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Principal Name Notified Date Communication Date Comments Supporting Documentation  
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.
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 of Religious and Independent Schools Notified Date 2/5/2025 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
2/5/2025

Comments
While we and many of our schools are supportive of civics and the bill's intent, we have strong concerns with the voucher mandate in the bill.
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.