CR 16-027 Rule Text

SECTION 1. PI 11.24 (1) is amended to read:

(1) Legislative intent. Subchapter V of ch. 115, Stats., gives an LEA the authority to establish physical therapy and occupational therapy services. The authority contained in s. 115.88, Stats., is limited to approving special physical or occupational therapy services for children with disabilities.

  SECTION 2. PI 18.03 is repealed and recreated to read:

PI 18.03 High school graduation standards.

(1) The English credits required under s. 118.33 (1) (a), Stats., shall incorporate instruction that reflects the integrated nature of the English language arts, including written communication, oral communication, grammar and usage of the English language, and literature.

(2) The social studies credits required under s. 118.33 (1) (a), Stats., shall incorporate instruction that reflects the integrated nature of social studies, including civics, state and local government, economics, geography, history, and the behavioral sciences.

(3) The mathematics credits required under s. 118.33 (1) (a), Stats., shall incorporate instruction in the mathematical practices and processes associated with algebra, functions, geometry, number and quantity, probability and statistics, and modeling.

(4) The science credits required under s. 118.33 (1) (a), Stats., shall incorporate instruction in both scientific content and practice.

(5) The physical education credits required under s. 118.33 (1) (a), Stats., shall incorporate instruction on a variety of motor skills and movement patterns, concept knowledge, health-related fitness, responsible personal and social behavior, and the value of physical activity.

(6) The health credits required under s. 118.33 (1) (a), Stats., shall incorporate instruction on core concepts and skill practice related to analyzing influences, accessing information, interpersonal communication, decision making, goal setting, self-management, and advocacy.

  SECTION 3. PI 18.04 (1) (c) is amended to read:

(c) State how the education program will address each of the requirements in s. 118.33, Stats., and s. PI 18.03 (1).

  SECTION 4. PI 18.05 (1) (a) is amended to read:

(a) The courses the board has approved as meeting the course requirements outlined in s. PI 18.03 (1) including the course descriptions.

  SECTION 5. PI 18.05 (1) (b) is amended to read:

(b) The number of clock hours of instruction required to earn one credit in the courses the board has approved as meeting the course requirements outlined in s. PI 18.03 (1).

SECTION 6. EFFECTIVE DATE:

The proposed rules contained in this order shall take effect on the first day of the month commencing after the date of publication in the Wisconsin Administrative Register, as provided in s. 227.22 (2) (intro.), Stats.