ADMINISTRATIVE RULES

WHAT IS A RULE?

A rule has the effect of law and is issued by an agency (DPI) to implement, interpret or make specific legislation administered by the agency.

CURRENT RULES:

Current DPI administrative rules can be obtained by going to the Wisconsin State Legislature's website. To view or print these administrative codes, users must have Adobe Acrobat reader version 3.01 or higher. Your system should prompt and assist you in downloading the netscape plug-in for the Adobe Acrobat Reader.

PROPOSED RULE MODIFICATIONS:

Phase 1 of the rule development process- The following rule modifications have been proposed and/or submitted to the Legislative Rules Clearinghouse for review:

• None.

Phase 2 of the rule development process- The following rule modifications have been scheduled for DPI public hearings:

• Medication Administration Training. 2009 Wisconsin Act 160 requires the department to approve training in administering nonprescription drug products and prescription drugs to pupils by school personnel or volunteers. See rule, fiscal note, and DPI hearing notice

Phase 3 of the rule development process- The following rule modifications have been submitted to the Legislature where public hearings may be scheduled:

• None.

Final phase of the development process The following rule modifications have been reviewed by the legislature and will become effective soon:

• Public Librarian Certification. Effective June 1, 2011. The department is proposing to modify ch. PI 6, Wis. Admin. Code, to better equip public library directors with the knowledge and skills needed in the changing environment of public library service. See rule, final report, fiscal note, and DPI hearing notice
• Public Library System Audit Requirement. Effective June 1, 2011. Current language under s. PI 6.06(4)(d), Wis. Admin. Code, dates from 1972 and is being revised to reflect current minimum standard expectations for government audits. See rule, final report, fiscal note, and DPI hearing notice
• Educator License Modifications and Charter School Instructional Staff Licenses and Permits. Effective December 1, 2010. The department proposes modifying ch. PI 34 to provide for license flexibility, clarification, and other minor revisions. The department proposes modifying s. PI 34.34 (1) and (2), relating to charter school instructional staff licenses and permits and s. PI 8.01 (2), relating to charter school licensure under the school district standards. These modifications are primarily related to the highly-qualified teacher (HQT) provisions of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). Most pertinent, Wisonsin's existing procedure for granting a charter school instructional staff license focuses solely on whether an applicant holds any kind of teaching license and does not address subject-matter expertise. As a result, it is quite possible that holders of Wisconsin's current charter school instructional staff licenses are not "highly qualified" under NCLB. In addition, school districts apply for charter school instructional staff licenses on behalf of individuals. As a result, it is possible that these licenses may be acquired for an individual without the individual's knowledge. See rule, final report, fiscal note, and DPI hearing notice.
• Special Education-SLD. Effective December 1, 2010. Modify specific learning disabilities (SLD) criteria under s. 11.36 (6). The SLD rule will be modified to align with U.S. Code and will allow a three-year period for school districts to fully transition to the new evaluation procedures. These rules will replace the special education SLD/SDD rules described above. See rule, final report, fiscal note, and DPI hearing notice.

EMERGENCY RULES:

Emergency rules are effective for 150 days upon publication in the Wisconsin State Journal. Emergency rules are generally used because there is not enough time to get permanent rules in place and may only be used if there is a threat to the public safety, health or welfare. The following emergency rules have been promulgated:

• Medication Administration Training - Effective December 28, 2010. 2009 Wisconsin Act 160 requires the department to approve training in administering nonprescription drug products and prescription drugs to pupils by school personnel or volunteers. See rule, fiscal note, and DPI hearing notice.

For questions about this information, contact Loretta L. Slauson (608) 267-9127

Last updated on 3/29/2011 11:00:51 AM