AB50: Bill Text

AB50,2034 Section 2034. 118.245 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1039,2 118.245 (1) If a school board wishes to increase the total base wages of its general municipal employees, as defined in s. 111.70 (1) (fm), in an amount that exceeds the limit under s. 111.70 (4) (mb) 2., the school board shall adopt a resolution to that effect. The resolution shall specify the amount by which the proposed total base wages increase will exceed the limit under s. 111.70 (4) (mb) 2. The resolution may not take effect unless it is approved in a referendum called for that purpose. The referendum shall occur in April for collective bargaining agreements that begin in July of that year. The results of a referendum apply to the total base wages only in the next collective bargaining agreement.

AB50,2035 Section 2035. 118.25 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1039,8 118.25 (1) (a) “Practitioner” means a person licensed as a physician, naturopathic doctor, or physician assistant in any state or licensed as an advanced practice registered nurse or certified as an advanced practice registered nurse prescriber in any state. In this paragraph, “physician” has the meaning given in s. 448.01 (5).

AB50,2036 Section 2036. 118.29 (1) (e) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1039,12 118.29 (1) (e) “Practitioner” means any physician, naturopathic doctor, dentist, optometrist, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse prescriber with prescribing authority, or podiatrist licensed in any state.

AB50,2037 Section 2037. 118.2915 (1) (a) of the statutes is repealed and recreated to read:

AB50,1039,16 118.2915 (1) (a) “Advanced practice registered nurse” means an individual licensed under s. 441.09 who may issue prescription orders under s. 441.09 (2).

AB50,2038 Section 2038. 118.2915 (2) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1039,24 118.2915 (2) (a) The governing body of a school may adopt a plan for the management of pupils attending the school who have asthma. If the governing body of a school adopts a plan under this paragraph, it shall specify in the plan the training necessary to perform the activities under sub. (4). The governing body of a school may not adopt a plan under this paragraph unless the plan has been approved by a physician, an advanced practice registered nurse prescriber, or a physician assistant.

AB50,2039 Section 2039. 118.2915 (3) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1040,6 118.2915 (3) (a) A physician, an advanced practice registered nurse prescriber, or a physician assistant may provide a prescription or standing order for a short-acting bronchodilator or components in the name of a school that has adopted a plan under sub. (2) (a) to be maintained by the school for use under sub. (4).

AB50,2040 Section 2040. 118.2915 (4) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1040,13 118.2915 (4) (c) In accordance with a prescription or standing order from a physician, an advanced practice registered nurse prescriber, or a physician assistant, administer a short-acting bronchodilator to a pupil or other person who the school nurse or designated school personnel believes in good faith is experiencing respiratory distress, regardless of whether the pupil or other person has a prescription for a short-acting bronchodilator.

AB50,2041 Section 2041. 118.2915 (6) (a) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1040,20 118.2915 (6) (a) (intro.) None of the following are liable for any injury that results from the administration or self-administration of a short-acting bronchodilator under this section, regardless of whether authorization was given by the pupil’s parent or guardian or by the pupil’s physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse prescriber, unless the injury is the result of an act or omission that constitutes gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct:

AB50,2042 Section 2042. 118.2915 (6) (a) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1040,24 118.2915 (6) (a) 2. A physician, advanced practice registered nurse prescriber, or physician assistant who provides a prescription or standing order for a short- acting bronchodilator or components to a school under sub. (3) (a).

AB50,2043 Section 2043. 118.2915 (6) (a) 3. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1041,5 118.2915 (6) (a) 3. A physician, advanced practice registered nurse prescriber, physician assistant, or pharmacist who dispenses a short-acting bronchodilator or components to a school in accordance with a prescription or standing order under sub. (3) (a).

AB50,2044 Section 2044. 118.2925 (1) (b) of the statutes is repealed.

AB50,2045 Section 2045. 118.2925 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1041,12 118.2925 (3) Prescriptions for schools. A physician, an advanced practice registered nurse prescriber who may issue prescription orders under s. 441.09 (2), or a physician assistant may prescribe epinephrine delivery systems in the name of a school that has adopted a plan under sub. (2) (a), to be maintained by the school for use under sub. (4).

AB50,2046 Section 2046. 118.2925 (4) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1042,2 118.2925 (4) (c) Administer an epinephrine delivery system to a pupil or other person who the school nurse or designated school personnel in good faith believes is experiencing anaphylaxis in accordance with a standing protocol from a physician, an advanced practice registered nurse prescriber who may issue prescription orders under s. 441.09 (2), or a physician assistant, regardless of whether the pupil or other person has a prescription for an epinephrine delivery system. If the pupil or other person does not have a prescription for an epinephrine delivery system, or the person who administers the epinephrine delivery system does not know whether the pupil or other person has a prescription for an epinephrine delivery system, the person who administers the epinephrine delivery system shall, as soon as practicable, report the administration by dialing the telephone number “911” or, in an area in which the telephone number “911” is not available, the telephone number for an emergency medical service provider.

AB50,2047 Section 2047. 118.2925 (5) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1042,15 118.2925 (5) Immunity from civil liability; exemption from practice of medicine. A school and its designated school personnel, and a physician, advanced practice registered nurse prescriber who may issue prescription orders under s. 441.09 (2), or physician assistant who provides a prescription or standing protocol for school epinephrine delivery systems, are not liable for any injury that results from the administration or self-administration of an epinephrine delivery system under this section, regardless of whether authorization was given by the pupil’s parent or guardian or by the pupil’s physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse prescriber, unless the injury is the result of an act or omission that constitutes gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct. The immunity from liability provided under this subsection is in addition to and not in lieu of that provided under s. 895.48.

AB50,2048 Section 2048. 118.294 (1) (a) of the statutes is repealed.

AB50,2049 Section 2049. 118.294 (1) (am) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1042,20 118.294 (1) (am) “Advanced practice registered nurse” has the meaning given in s. 154.01 (1g) means an individual licensed under s. 441.09 who may issue prescription orders under s. 441.09 (2).

AB50,2050 Section 2050. 118.294 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1043,2 118.294 (2) Prescriptions for schools. A physician, an advanced practice registered nurse prescriber, or a physician assistant may prescribe undesignated glucagon in the name of a school to be maintained by the school for use under sub. (3).

AB50,2051 Section 2051. 118.294 (4) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1043,12 118.294 (4) (a) A school and its school personnel, and a physician, an advanced practice registered nurse prescriber, or a physician assistant who provides a prescription or standing order for undesignated glucagon are not liable for any injury that results from the administration of undesignated glucagon under this section, regardless of whether authorization was given by the pupil’s parent or guardian or by the pupil’s diabetes provider, unless the injury is the result of an act or omission that constitutes gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct. The immunity from liability provided under this paragraph is in addition to and not in lieu of that provided under s. 895.48.

AB50,2052 Section 2052. 118.33 (title) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1043,15 118.33 (title) High school graduation standards and ceremonies; criteria for promotion.

AB50,2053 Section 2053. 118.33 (5c) of the statutes is created to read:

AB50,1043,21 118.33 (5c) No school board, operator of a charter school, or governing body of a private school participating in a program under s. 115.7915, 118.60, or 119.23 may prohibit a pupil from participating in a high school graduation ceremony because the pupil or the pupil’s family has failed to pay an amount owed to the school board, operator of the charter school, or governing body of the private school.

AB50,2054 Section 2054. 118.40 (2r) (b) 2. m. of the statutes is created to read:

AB50,1044,2 118.40 (2r) (b) 2. m. A requirement that the charter school governing board provide period products to any pupil who needs them while at school, at no charge to the pupil.

AB50,2055 Section 2055. 118.40 (2r) (b) 2. n. of the statutes is created to read:

AB50,1044,7 118.40 (2r) (b) 2. n. If the contract is for the operation of a charter school that includes a grade from 9 to 12, a requirement that the charter school make available to pupils in grades 9 to 12 at least one computer science course that includes concepts in computer programming or coding.

AB50,2056 Section 2056. 118.40 (2r) (e) 2p. (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1044,21 118.40 (2r) (e) 2p. (intro.) In Beginning in the 2015-16 school year and in each ending in the 2024-25 school year thereafter, for a pupil attending a charter school established by or under a contract with an entity under par. (b) 1., from the appropriation under s. 20.255 (2) (fm), the department shall pay to the operator of the charter school an amount equal to the sum of the amount paid per pupil under this paragraph in the previous school year; the amount of the per pupil revenue limit adjustment under s. 121.91 (2m) for the current school year, if positive; the change in the revenue ceiling, as defined in s. 121.905 (1), between the previous school year and current school year, if positive; the change in the amount of statewide categorical aid per pupil between the previous school year and the current school year, if positive; and in the 2023-24 school year, 15.7 percent of the revenue ceiling, as defined in s. 121.905 (1), for that school year. The change in the statewide categorical aid per pupil shall be determined as follows:

AB50,2057 Section 2057. 118.40 (2r) (e) 2q. of the statutes is created to read:

AB50,1045,7 118.40 (2r) (e) 2q. Beginning in the 2025-26 school year and in each school year thereafter, from the appropriation under s. 20.255 (2) (fm), for a pupil attending a charter school established by or under a contract with an entity under par. (b) 1., the department shall pay to the operator of the charter school an amount equal to the sum of the amount paid per pupil under this paragraph in the previous school year; the amount of the per pupil revenue limit adjustment under s. 121.91 (2m) for the current school year, if positive; and the change in the per pupil amount under s. 115.437 (2) (a) 1. between the previous school year and the current school year, if positive.

AB50,2058 Section 2058. 118.40 (2r) (g) 1. b. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1045,10 118.40 (2r) (g) 1. b. Multiply the number of pupils under subd. 1. a. by the per pupil amount calculated under par. (e) 2p. 2q. for that school year.

AB50,2059 Section 2059. 118.40 (2x) (b) 2. m. of the statutes is created to read:

AB50,1045,14 118.40 (2x) (b) 2. m. A requirement that the charter school governing board provide period products to any pupil who needs them while at school, at no charge to the pupil.

AB50,2060 Section 2060. 118.40 (2x) (b) 2. n. of the statutes is created to read:

AB50,1045,19 118.40 (2x) (b) 2. n. If the contract is for the operation of a charter school that includes a grade from 9 to 12, a requirement that the charter school make available to pupils in grades 9 to 12 at least one computer science course that includes concepts in computer programming or coding.

AB50,2061 Section 2061. 118.42 (3) (a) 4. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1045,23 118.42 (3) (a) 4. Implement changes in administrative and personnel structures that are consistent with applicable collective bargaining agreements under subch. IV of ch. 111.

AB50,2062 Section 2062. 118.42 (5) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1046,5 118.42 (5) Nothing in this section alters or otherwise affects the rights or remedies afforded school districts and school district employees under federal or state law or under the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement under subch. IV of ch. 111.

AB50,2063 Section 2063. 118.50 (2m) (a) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1046,12 118.50 (2m) (a) 2. Beginning in the 2017-18 school year and ending in the 2024-25 school year, the sum of the per pupil amount under this paragraph for the previous school year; the amount of the per pupil revenue limit adjustment under s. 121.91 (2m) for the current school year, if positive; and the change in the amount of statewide categorical aid per pupil between the previous school year and the current school year, as determined under s. 118.40 (2r) (e) 2p., if positive.

AB50,2064 Section 2064. 118.50 (2m) (a) 3. of the statutes is created to read:

AB50,1046,18 118.50 (2m) (a) 3. Beginning in the 2025-26 school year, the sum of the per pupil amount under this paragraph for the previous school year; the amount of the per pupil revenue limit adjustment under s. 121.91 (2m) for the current school year, if positive; and the change in the per pupil amount under s. 115.437 (2) (a) 1. between the previous school year and the current school year, if positive.

AB50,2065 Section 2065. 118.51 (1) (aj) of the statutes is repealed.

AB50,2066 Section 2066. 118.51 (9) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1047,8 118.51 (9) Appeal of rejection. If the nonresident school board rejects an application under sub. (3) (a) or (7), the resident school board prohibits a pupil from attending public school in a nonresident school district under sub. (3m) (d) or the nonresident school board prohibits a pupil from attending public school in the nonresident school district under sub. (11), the pupil’s parent may appeal the decision to the department within 30 days after the decision. If the nonresident school board provides notice that the special education or related service is not available under sub. (12) (b), the pupil’s parent may appeal the required transfer to the department within 30 days after receipt of the notice. The department shall affirm the school board’s decision unless the department finds that the decision was arbitrary or unreasonable.

AB50,2067 Section 2067. 118.51 (12) (title) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1047,11 118.51 (12) (title) Nonresident school district statement of educational costs; special Special education or related services.

AB50,2068 Section 2068. 118.51 (12) (a) of the statutes is repealed.

AB50,2069 Section 2069. 118.51 (12) (b) of the statutes is renumbered 118.51 (12).

AB50,2070 Section 2070. 118.51 (16) (a) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1047,17 118.51 (16) (a) 1. For each school district, the number of nonresident pupils attending public school in the school district under this section, other than pupils for whom a payment is made under sub. (17) (a), or (c), or (cm).

AB50,2071 Section 2071. 118.51 (16) (a) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1047,21 118.51 (16) (a) 2. For each school district, the number of resident pupils attending public school in a nonresident school district under this section, other than pupils for whom a payment is made under sub. (17) (a), or (c), or (cm).

AB50,2072 Section 2072. 118.51 (16) (a) 3. b. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1048,7 118.51 (16) (a) 3. b. Beginning with the amount in the 2015-16 school year and ending with the amount in the 2024-25 school year, except as provided in subd. 3. c., in each school year thereafter, the sum of the amount determined under this subdivision for the previous school year; the amount of the per pupil revenue limit adjustment under s. 121.91 (2m) for the current school year, if positive; and the change in the amount of statewide categorical aid per pupil between the previous school year and the current school year, as determined under s. 118.40 (2r) (e) 2p., if positive.

AB50,2073 Section 2073. 118.51 (16) (a) 3. bm. of the statutes is created to read:

AB50,1048,14 118.51 (16) (a) 3. bm. Beginning with the amount for the 2025-26 school year and in each school year thereafter, the sum of the amount determined under this subdivision for the previous school year; the amount of the per pupil revenue limit adjustment under s. 121.91 (2m) for the current school year, if positive; and the change in the per pupil amount under s. 115.437 (2) (a) 1. between the previous school year and the current school year, if positive.

AB50,2074 Section 2074. 118.51 (16) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1048,20 118.51 (16) (c) If a pupil attends public school in a nonresident school district under this section for less than a full school term, the department shall prorate the state aid adjustments under this subsection and sub. (17) (c) and (cm) based on the number of days that school is in session and the pupil attends public school in the nonresident school district.

AB50,2075 Section 2075. 118.51 (16) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1049,2 118.51 (16) (d) The department shall ensure that the aid adjustments under par. (b) and sub. (17) (c) and (cm) do not affect the amount determined to be received by a school district as state aid under s. 121.08 for any other purpose.

AB50,2076 Section 2076. 118.51 (17) (b) 2. b. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1049,10 118.51 (17) (b) 2. b. In the 2017-18 school year, the 2025-26 school year, and each school year thereafter, the per pupil transfer amount is the sum of the per pupil transfer amount for the previous school year; the amount of the per pupil revenue limit adjustment under s. 121.91 (2m) for the current school year, if positive; and the change in the amount of statewide categorical aid per pupil between the previous school year and the current school year, as determined under s. 118.40 (2r) (e) 2p., if positive.

AB50,2077 Section 2077. 118.51 (17) (b) 2. c. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1049,19 118.51 (17) (b) 2. c. Beginning in the 2018-19 school year, and subject to subd. 3. and ending in the 2024-25 school year, the per pupil transfer amount is the sum of the per pupil transfer amount for the previous school year; the amount of the per pupil revenue limit adjustment under s. 121.91 (2m) for the current school year, if positive; and the change in the amount of statewide categorical aid per pupil between the previous school year and the current school year, as determined under s. 118.40 (2r) (e) 2p., if positive, or the amount under s. 118.51 (17) (b) 3., 2023 stats., if applicable.

AB50,2078 Section 2078. 118.51 (17) (b) 2. cm. of the statutes is created to read:

AB50,1050,3 118.51 (17) (b) 2. cm. Beginning in the 2025-26 school year, the per pupil transfer amount is the sum of the per pupil transfer amount for the previous school year; the amount of the per pupil revenue limit adjustment under s. 121.91 (2m) for the current school year, if positive; and the change in the per pupil amount under s. 115.437 (2) (a) 1. between the previous school year and the current school year, if positive.

AB50,2079 Section 2079. 118.51 (17) (b) 3. of the statutes is repealed.

AB50,2080 Section 2080. 118.51 (17) (bm) of the statutes is repealed.

AB50,2081 Section 2081. 118.51 (17) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1050,12 118.51 (17) (c) 1. If Beginning in the 2025-26 school year, if the number determined in par. (b) 1. a. is greater than the number determined in par. (b) 1. b. for a school district, in the 2016-17, 2017-18, and 2018-19 school years, the department shall increase that school district’s state aid payment under s. 121.08 by an amount equal to the difference multiplied by an the amount under par. (b) 2. a., b., or c. for the applicable school year.