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Republicans Introduce Legistation to Weaken K12 Public Schools in Wisconsin

Republican state senators have introduced two bills, which would weaken public schools in Wisconsin.

Senate Bill 20

Download the text of the proposed legislation here.

  • Authorizes the City of Milwaukee to sell city-owned property used for school purposes.

By Senators Darling, Lazich, Carpenter and Grothman; cosponsored by Representatives Honadel, Fields, Pridemore, Berceau, Thiesfeldt, Strachota, Bies, Rivard and Marklein.

Senate Bill 22

Download the text of the proposed legislation here.

  • Creates a 9-person authorizing board for charter schools: 3 appointed by the governor, 3 by the senate majority leader, and 3 by the speaker of the assembly. This limits legislative oversight and allows