Relating to: pupil discrimination and private schools participating in a parental choice program or the Special Needs Scholarship Program, discrimination based on gender identity or gender expression, and providing a penalty.
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
Summary
The bill amends Wisconsin statutes to forbid schools participating in parental‑choice or Special Needs Scholarship programs from denying admission, services, or activities based on gender identity or expression, as well as other protected characteristics. It requires school boards and private school governing bodies to adopt written anti‑discrimination policies, report compliance, and allows a $1,000 forfeiture for officials who intentionally discriminate. The measure also clarifies rules for single‑sex schools and employment practices.
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