AB50,1037,13 (c) If the initial teaching license authorizes the holder to teach in grades kindergarten to 5 or in special education, an initial license as a reading teacher, or an initial license as a reading specialist, the individual satisfies the requirement under s. 118.19 (14).

AB50,1037,18 (2) A license under sub. (1) authorizes an individual to teach the subject and educational levels for which the individual has successfully completed a teacher apprenticeship. The department shall treat an initial license to teach granted under sub. (1) in the same manner the state superintendent treats an initial license to teach granted in accordance with s. 118.19.

AB50,2032 Section 2032. 118.20 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1038,8 118.20 (1) No discrimination because of sex, except where sex is a bona fide occupational qualification as defined in s. 111.36 (2), sexual orientation, as defined in s. 111.32 (13m), gender expression, as defined in s. 111.32 (7j), gender identity, as defined in s. 111.32 (7k), race, nationality national origin, or political or religious affiliation may be practiced in the employment of teachers or administrative personnel in public schools or in their assignment or reassignment. No questions of any nature or form relative to sex, except where sex is a bona fide occupational qualification as defined in s. 111.36 (2), sexual orientation, as defined in s. 111.32 (13m), gender expression, as defined in s. 111.32 (7j), gender identity, as defined in s. 111.32 (7k), race, nationality national origin, or political or religious affiliation may be asked applicants for teaching or administrative positions in the public schools either by public school officials or employees or by teachers agencies or placement bureaus.

AB50,2033 Section 2033. 118.22 (4) of the statutes is created to read:

AB50,1038,14 118.22 (4) A collective bargaining agreement under subch. IV of ch. 111 may modify, waive, or replace any of the provisions of this section as they apply to teachers in the collective bargaining unit, but neither the employer nor the bargaining agent for the employees is required to bargain such modification, waiver, or replacement.

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).