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AB1,48,1411 (a) In this subsection, “public health emergency period” means the period
12ending on June 30, 2021, or the termination of any public health emergency declared
13under 42 USC 247d by the secretary of the federal department of health and human
14services in response to the 2019 novel coronavirus, whichever is earlier.
AB1,48,1915 (b) During the public health emergency period, subject to par. (c), the
16department of health services shall provide, under the Medical Assistance program,
17reimbursement at the statewide average per-diem rate paid to nursing facilities or
18a supplemental payment to hospitals for providing nursing-facility-level care when
19all of the following criteria apply:
AB1,48,25 201. The individual for whom the hospital provided nursing-facility-level care
21is enrolled in the Medical Assistance program, has been admitted on an inpatient
22basis to the hospital, is eligible for discharge after receiving care in the hospital,
23requires nursing-facility-level care upon discharge, and due to the hospital being
24unable to locate a nursing facility that accepts the individual for admission, is unable
25to be transferred to a nursing facility.
AB1,49,2
12. The services provided to the individual described under subd. 1 . are custodial
2care for which federal financial participation is approved.
AB1,49,4 33. The hospital notifies the department of health services that it is
4participating as a swing bed hospital under the Medical Assistance program.
AB1,49,125 (c) The department of health services shall use the same standards and criteria
6for determining whether a hospital is eligible for reimbursement or a supplemental
7payment under par. (a) as are used by the federal Medicare program under 42 USC
81395
et seq. for the payment for use of swing beds or, for any hospital that is not a
9critical access hospital, under the terms of a federal waiver approved under section
101135 of the federal social security act. The department shall seek any approval from
11the federal government necessary to implement the reimbursement under this
12subsection.
AB1,49,1313 (3) Reimbursement for outpatient services provided by hospitals.
AB1,49,1914 (a) Until the conclusion of a public health emergency declared under 42 USC
15247d
by the secretary of the federal department of health and human services in
16response to the 2019 novel coronavirus or until June 30, 2021, whichever is earlier,
17the department of health services shall provide reimbursement under the Medical
18Assistance program to a hospital for any outpatient service if all of the following
19criteria are satisfied:
AB1,49,23 201. The facility at which the outpatient service is performed is operated by the
21hospital and certified under the Medicare program under 42 USC 1395 et seq.,
22including under the terms of a federal waiver approved under section 1135 of the
23federal social security act, for outpatient services.
AB1,50,3
12. The outpatient service is reimbursable when provided in the hospital's
2inpatient facility but is not provided at the inpatient facility due to reasons
3associated with the 2019 novel coronavirus pandemic.
AB1,50,5 43. The outpatient service is one for which federal financial participation is
5approved.
AB1,50,76 (b) The department of health services may not include in a reimbursement
7under par. (a) payments under s. 49.45 (3) (e) 11. or 12. or (59).
AB1,50,108 (c) The department of health services shall seek any approval from the federal
9department of health and human services that is necessary to provide the
10reimbursement in accordance with this subsection.
AB1,50,1611 (4) Coverage of vaccinations under SeniorCare. By January 15, 2021, the
12department of health services shall cover and provide reimbursement for
13vaccinations under the program under s. 49.688 in accordance with 2019 Wisconsin
14Act 185
, sections 15 to 17, regardless of whether a waiver related to coverage or
15reimbursement of vaccinations is granted by the federal department of health and
16human services.
AB1,50,1917 (5) Dentist enrollment in covid-19 vaccine program. The department of
18health services shall allow dentists eligible to administer vaccines under s. 447.059
19(1) to participate in the COVID-19 vaccine program, including as a volunteer.
AB1,50,2120 (6) Practice of emergency medical services personnel and providers with
21credentials from outside this state.
AB1,50,2222 (a) Definitions. In this subsection:
AB1,50,23 231. “Ambulance service provider” has the meaning given in s. 256.01 (3).
AB1,50,25 242. “Credential” means a license, permit, certification, or registration that
25authorizes or qualifies any of the following:
AB1,51,4
1a. An individual to perform acts that are substantially the same as those acts
2that an individual who holds a certification as an emergency medical responder or
3license as an emergency medical services practitioner in this state is authorized to
4perform.
AB1,51,6 5b. A provider to perform acts that are substantially the same as those acts that
6an ambulance service provider that is licensed in this state is authorized to perform.
AB1,51,7 73. “Emergency medical responder” has the meaning given in s. 256.01 (4p).
AB1,51,9 84. “Emergency medical services practitioner” has the meaning given in s.
9256.01 (5).
AB1,51,1610 (b) Practice authorized. Unless the person qualifies for an exemption under s.
11256.15 (2) (b) or (c) or is acting under s. 257.03, any individual with a current, valid
12credential issued by another state may practice under that credential and within the
13scope of that credential in this state without first obtaining a temporary or
14permanent license as an emergency medical services practitioner or certification as
15an emergency medical responder from the department of health services if all of the
16following are satisfied:
AB1,51,18 171. The practice is necessary to ensure the continued and safe delivery of
18emergency medical or health care services.
AB1,51,21 192. The individual is not currently under investigation and does not currently
20have any restrictions or limitations placed on the credential by the state that issued
21the credential or any other jurisdiction.
AB1,51,23 223. The need for emergency medical services reasonably prevented obtaining a
23license or certification in this state in advance of practice.
AB1,52,2 244. The individual practicing under this subsection applies for a license,
25including under s. 256.15 (7), as an emergency medical services practitioner or

1certification, including under s. 256.15 (8) (f), as an emergency medical responder
2within 10 days of first practicing in this state.
AB1,52,5 35. A provider of ambulance services or a health care facility for which the
4individual is providing services in this state notifies the department of health
5services within 5 days of the individual first practicing in this state.
AB1,52,116 (c) Practice authorized. Unless the provider qualifies for an exemption under
7s. 256.15 (2) (b) or (c) or is acting under s. 257.03, any provider of ambulance services
8with a current, valid credential issued by another state may practice under that
9credential and within the scope of that credential in this state without first obtaining
10a temporary or permanent license as an ambulance service provider from the
11department of health services if all of the following are satisfied:
AB1,52,13 121. The provision of services is necessary to ensure the continued and safe
13delivery of emergency medical or health care services.
AB1,52,16 142. The provider is not currently under investigation and does not currently
15have any restrictions or limitations placed on the credential by the state that issued
16the credential or any other jurisdiction.
AB1,52,18 173. The need for emergency medical services reasonably prevented obtaining a
18license in this state in advance of providing services.
AB1,52,20 194. The provider practicing under this subsection applies for a license as an
20ambulance service provider within 10 days of first providing services in this state.
AB1,52,23 215. An ambulance service provider or a health care facility for which the provider
22is providing services in this state notifies the department of health services within
235 days of the provider first providing services in this state.
AB1,53,3
1(d) Withdrawal of authority. The department of health services may withdraw
2the ability for an individual to practice under par. (b ) or for a provider to provide
3services under par. (c) for good cause.
AB1,53,54 (e) Authority termination date. The authorization to practice under par. (b ) or
5provide services under par. (c) does not apply after June 30, 2021.
AB1,9128 6Section 9128. Nonstatutory provisions; Legislature.
AB1,53,77 (1) Legislative oversight of federal funds related to COVID-19.
AB1,53,88 (a) Definitions. In this section:
AB1,53,9 91. “COVID-19” means an infection caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.
AB1,53,13 102. “Federal funds related to COVID-19" means federal moneys received by the
11state beginning on the effective date of this subdivision and ending on June 30, 2021,
12pursuant to federal legislation enacted during the 116th or 117th Congress for the
13purpose of COVID-19 related activities.
AB1,53,2414 (b) Expenditure of federal funds related to COVID-19. Notwithstanding s.
1516.54, as soon as practical after the receipt of any federal funds related to COVID-19,
16the governor shall submit to the joint committee on finance a plan for the expenditure
17of the federal funds related to COVID-19. If the cochairpersons of the committee do
18not notify the governor that the committee has scheduled a meeting for the purpose
19of reviewing the plan within 14 working days after the date the governor submits the
20plan, the governor may implement the plan. If, within 14 working days after the date
21the governor submits the plan, the cochairpersons of the committee notify the
22governor that the committee has scheduled a meeting for the purpose of reviewing
23the proposed plan, the governor may implement the plan only as approved by the
24committee.
AB1,9134 25Section 9134. Nonstatutory provisions; Public Instruction.
AB1,54,2
1(1) Full-time open enrollment applications; unlimited applications in the
22020-21 and 2021-22 school years.
AB1,54,33 (a) In this subsection:
AB1,54,4 41. “Nonresident school board" has the meaning given in s. 118.51 (1) (b).
AB1,54,5 52. “Nonresident school district" has the meaning given in s. 118.51 (1) (c).
AB1,54,6 63. “Parent” has the meaning given in s. 118.51 (1) (d).
AB1,54,77 (b)
AB1,54,11 81. Notwithstanding s. 118.51 (3) (a) 1., there is no limitation on the number of
9nonresident school boards to which the parent of a pupil may submit an application
10under s. 118.51 (3) (a) during the 2020-21 school year for the pupil to attend a public
11school in a nonresident school district under s. 118.51 in the 2021-22 school year.
AB1,54,16 122. Notwithstanding s. 118.51 (3m) (a), there is no limitation on the number of
13nonresident school boards to which the parent of a pupil may submit an application
14under s. 118.51 (3m) (a) during the 2020-21 or 2021-22 school year for the pupil to
15attend a public school in a nonresident school district under s. 118.51 in the 2020-21
16or 2021-22 school year.
AB1,54,2117 (c) During the 2020-21 and 2021-22 school years, if a pupil submits an
18application to a nonresident school board under s. 118.51 (3m) (a) on the basis of the
19criteria under s. 118.51 (3m) (b) 8., the pupil's resident school board, as defined in s.
20118.51 (1) (e), may not reject the application for any reason, including under s. 118.51
21(3m) (d).
AB1,55,322 (2) Virtual instruction in lieu of in-person instruction; school board
23requirements.
Beginning on January 11, 2021, and ending June 30, 2022, a school
24board may not provide virtual instruction to pupils in lieu of in-person instruction
25unless approved by a two-thirds vote of the members of the school board. An

1approval under this subsection is valid for 14 days. A school board may extend
2virtual instruction only by two-thirds vote of the members of the school board and
3each extension may not be for more than 14 days.
AB1,55,54 (3) School district semester reports related to providing virtual
5instruction.
AB1,55,66 (a) Definitions. In this subsection:
AB1,55,7 71. “Department” means the department of public instruction.
AB1,55,12 82. “End of semester” means the last day on which instruction is provided to
9pupils in a semester, as indicated on a school district's calendar. If a school district
10provides instruction to pupils on a basis other than semesters, the “end of the
11semester” means the last day of the first half of the school term, as defined in s.
12115.001 (12), and the last day of the school term.
AB1,55,15 133. “Virtual instruction” means instruction provided through means of the
14Internet if the pupils participating in and instructional staff providing the
15instruction are geographically remote from each other.
AB1,55,1816 (b) School board reports. By no later than 30 days after the end of each semester
17in the 2020-21 and 2021-22 school years, each school board shall report to the
18department all of the following:
AB1,55,22 191. Whether or not virtual instruction was implemented in the school district
20during the semester and, if implemented, in which grades it was implemented. If
21virtual instruction was implemented in the school district during the semester, the
22process for implementing the virtual instruction.
AB1,56,2 232. Whether or not in-person instruction was provided in the school district
24during the semester and, if provided, in which grades was it provided. If in-person
25instruction was provided during the semester, for each grade in which in-person

1instruction was provided, the number of school days in-person instruction was
2provided to pupils during the semester.
AB1,56,4 33. Any challenges or barriers the school board faced related to implementing
4virtual instruction during the semester.
AB1,56,7 54. The total amount by which the school board reduced or increased
6expenditures in each of the following categories because the school board provided
7virtual instruction during the semester:
AB1,56,8 8a. Utilities.
AB1,56,9 9b. Transportation.
AB1,56,10 10c. Food service.
AB1,56,13 11d. Salary and fringe benefits for personnel, including teachers, support staff,
12and administrators. This category includes expenditure reductions that result from
13layoffs.
AB1,56,14 14e. Contract terminations.
AB1,56,1715 (c) 2021-22 school year; exception. In the 2021-22 school year, a school board
16is not required to submit a report under par. (b ) for a semester in which the school
17board does not provide virtual instruction to pupils in lieu of in-person instruction.
AB1,56,1818 (d) Reports to the legislature.
AB1,56,25 191. By April 1, 2021, the department shall compile and submit the information
20it received under par. (b) for the first semester of the 2020-21 school year to the
21appropriate standing committees of the legislature in the manner provided under s.
2213.172 (3). By September 1, 2021, the department shall compile and submit the
23information it received under par. (b ) for the 2nd semester of the 2020-21 school year
24to the appropriate standing committees of the legislature in the manner provided
25under s. 13.172 (3).
AB1,57,7
12. By April 1, 2022, the department shall compile and submit the information
2it received under par. (b) for the first semester of the 2021-22 school year to the
3appropriate standing committees of the legislature in the manner provided under s.
413.172 (3). By September 1, 2022, the department shall compile and submit the
5information it received under par. (b ) for the 2nd semester of the 2021-22 school year
6to the appropriate standing committees of the legislature in the manner provided
7under s. 13.172 (3).
AB1,57,128 (4) Interscholastic athletic association membership; 2021-22 school year. In
9the 2021-22 school year, no school district may be a member of an interscholastic
10athletic association unless, for purposes of determining pupil eligibility during the
112020-21 and 2021-22 school years, the interscholastic athletic association does all
12of the following:
AB1,57,1913 (a) If a request to waive the association's transfer rules is submitted on behalf
14of a pupil, considers the method by which educational programming was delivered
15during the 2020-21 and 2021-22 school years to be an extenuating circumstance
16that justifies the pupil transferring schools. For purposes of this paragraph, the
17method by which educational programming was delivered includes virtual
18instruction, in-person instruction, or a combination of virtual and in-person
19instruction.
AB1,57,2220 (b) If a waiver is granted based on the extenuating circumstance described in
21par. (a), allows the pupil to participate in all levels of competition, including varsity
22competition, during the 2020-21 and 2021-22 school years.
AB1,9137 23Section 9137. Nonstatutory provisions; Revenue.
AB1,58,1524 (1) Interest and penalties on late property tax payments. Notwithstanding
25ss. 74.11, 74.12, and 74.87, for property taxes payable in 2021, after making a general

1or case-by-case finding of hardship, a taxation district may provide that an
2installment payment that is due and payable after April 1, 2021, and is received after
3its due date shall not accrue interest or penalties if the total amount due and payable
4in 2021 is paid on or before October 1, 2021. Interest and penalties shall accrue from
5October 1, 2021, for any property taxes payable in 2021 that are delinquent after
6October 1, 2021. A taxation district may not waive interest and penalties as provided
7in this subsection unless the county board of the county where the taxation district
8is located first adopts a resolution authorizing such waiver and establishing criteria
9for determining hardship, and the taxation district subsequently adopts a similar
10resolution. A county that has adopted a resolution authorizing the waiver of interest
11and penalties under this subsection shall settle any taxes, interest, and penalties
12collected on or before July 31, 2021, on August 20, 2021, as provided under s. 74.29
13(1), and settle the remaining unpaid taxes, interest, and penalties on September 20,
142021. The August 20, 2021, settlement shall be distributed proportionally to the
15underlying taxing jurisdictions.
AB1,9138 16Section 9138. Nonstatutory provisions; Safety and Professional
17Services.
AB1,59,218 (1) Emergency rules. The pharmacy examining board may promulgate
19emergency rules under s. 227.24 implementing s. 450.075. Notwithstanding s.
20227.24 (1) (c) and (2), emergency rules promulgated under this subsection remain in
21effect until June 30, 2023, or the date on which permanent rules take effect,
22whichever is sooner. Notwithstanding s. 227.24 (1) (a) and (3), the board is not
23required to provide evidence that promulgating a rule under this subsection as an
24emergency rule is necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, safety,

1or welfare and is not required to provide a finding of emergency for a rule
2promulgated under this subsection.
AB1,59,33 (2) Interim licensure.
AB1,59,44 (a) In this subsection, the definitions under s. 450.01 apply.
AB1,59,155 (b) The board shall grant an interim license to an applicant to act as a 3rd-party
6logistics provider or an out-of-state 3rd-party logistics provider if, in the opinion of
7the board, the applicant is currently in compliance with federal law relating to
83rd-party logistics providers. The holder of an interim license under this subsection
9shall apply for a license under s. 450.075 on or after the date that emergency rules
10take effect under sub. (1), or the date on which permanent rules take effect,
11whichever is sooner. An interim license granted under this subsection expires 90
12days after the date that emergency rules take effect under sub. (1), or 90 days after
13the date on which permanent rules take effect, whichever is sooner.
14Notwithstanding s. 440.05, no fee is required for an interim license issued under this
15subsection.
AB1,9150 16Section 9150. Nonstatutory provisions; Workforce Development.
AB1,59,1717 (1) Unemployment insurance; plan to address claims backlog.
AB1,59,1818 (a) Definitions. In this subsection, the definitions in s. 108.02 apply.
AB1,59,2519 (b) Plan to address backlog of unemployment insurance claims. Not later than
2030 days after the effective date of this paragraph, the department shall develop a
21plan to reduce the number of weekly claims for benefits in process to levels
22comparable to those in January and February 2020. The plan shall include measures
23to ensure maintenance of program integrity and fraud detection. The department
24shall submit the plan to the appropriate standing committees of the legislature
25under s. 13.172 (3) and shall publish the plan on its Internet site.
AB1,60,6
1(c) Call center. The department shall maintain a call center to provide services
2and support to claimants for benefits under ch. 108 or federal pandemic
3unemployment assistance benefits via telephone. The department shall operate the
4call center for 12 hours per day, 7 days per week, until the number of weekly claims
5in process is comparable to those in January and February 2020, as determined by
6the department.
AB1,60,97 (d) Report. No later than 30 days after the effective date of this paragraph, the
8department shall submit a report to the joint committee on finance on the status of
9the activities described in pars. (b ) and (c).
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