The Policy, Budget and Research Team is responsible for coordinating the process for proposed changes to DPI administrative rules affecting schools, libraries, and the department. Further information on proposed rules by the agency that are currently in process can be found below.
What is a Rule?
Under Wis. Stat. 227.01 (13), an administrative rule is defined as "a regulation, standard, statement of policy, or general order of general application which has the effect of law and which is issued by an agency to implement, interpret, or make specific legislation enforced or administered by the agency or to govern the organization or procedure of the agency." Rules may be required because of legislation or court decision, or may be modified through an agency's own initiative. However, agencies such as DPI are only permitted to promulgate an administrative rule if they have the statutory authority to do so. Promulgation activity for administrative rules can take 12-14 months to complete and must be conducted in accordance with Wis. Stat. ch. 227.
Proposed DPI Rules
The table below is a list of all rule modifications proposed by the agency that are currently in process. The table is organized by the affected DPI code chapter but may be organized by any of the other columns by clicking on the appropriate column header in the table. The table may be filtered by entering a search term in the search bar at the top of the table. Relevant information on each proposed rule can be found by clicking on the links provided in the rule subject column. Information on each affected code chapter currently in effect can be found by clicking on any item under the affected DPI code chapters column. Information on each promulgation step can be found by clicking on the links provided in the rule history column. Finally, individuals that wish to comment on a proposed rule may do so using the links provided in the public comment column.
Key: SS = Scope statement (permanent and/or emergency rule); CR = Clearinghouse Rule (permanent); EmR = Emergency Rule
| SS/CR/EmR Number | Rule Subject | Affected DPI Code Chapters | Rule History | Public Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS 104-23 | Cooperating teachers and school-based supervisors | PI 34 | Scope statement approved for drafting 12/21/2023 | Preliminary comment period closed |
| CR 24-019 | Educator preparation program background checks for admission | PI 34 | Final rule approved by Governor 3/21/2024; Submitted to Legislature 4/2/2024 | Comment period closed |
| CR 24-009 | Substitute teaching | PI 34 | Final rule approved by Governor 3/7/2024; Submitted to Legislature 3/11/2024 | Comment period closed |
| SS 107-23 | Eligibility for 5-year, educational interpreter license | PI 34 | Scope statement approved for drafting 12/21/2023 | Preliminary comment period closed |
| SS 108-23 | School settings for practicum experiences | PI 34 | Scope statement approved for drafting 12/21/2023 | Preliminary comment period closed |
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CR 23-063 |
Student teaching equivalency (permanent rule) | PI 34 | Final rule submitted to Legislature 2/16/2024; Referred to Senate and Assembly Ed Cmtes 2/26/2024 | Comment period closed |
| CR 24-008 | Eliminate dance license | PI 34 | Proposed rule submitted to Rules Clearinghouse 2/2/2024; Public hearing held 3/1/2024 | Comment period closed |
| CR 24-016 | Provisions of the tier I professional teaching permit | PI 34 | Final rule approved by Governor 3/21/2024; Submitted to Legislature 4/2/2024 | Comment period closed |
| CR 24-010 | Issuing a Tier I license with stipulations based on district need | PI 34 | Final rule approved by Governor 3/7/2024; Submitted to Legislature 3/11/2024 | Comment period closed |
| CR 24-018 | Trade specialist permits | PI 34 | Final rule approved by Governor 3/21/2024; Submitted to Legislature 4/2/2024 | Comment period closed |
| SS 086-23 | Changes to rules governing assessment teams for Tier IV master educator licenses | PI 34 | Scope statement approved for drafting 11/28/2023 | Preliminary comment period closed |
| SS 087-23 | Innovative and Experimental Teacher Preparation Programs | PI 34 | Scope statement approved for drafting 11/28/2023 | Preliminary comment period closed |
| EmR 2315 | Student teaching equivalency (emergency rule) | PI 34 | Emergency rule published in WSJ 11/17/2023; Currently in effect through 6/13/2024 with one extension | Comment period closed |
| CR 24-015 | Designating the Wisconsin Challenge Academy as an educational entity | PI 34 | Final rule approved by Governor 3/21/2024; Submitted to Legislature 4/2/2024 | Comment period closed |
| CR 24-011 | Reading requirements for the educator preparation program approval process | PI 34 | Final rule approved by Governor 3/7/2024; Submitted to Legislature 3/11/2024 | Comment period closed |
| CR 24-017 | Clarifying renewal language for educational interpreters and orientation and mobility specialists | PI 34 | Final rule approved by Governor 3/21/2024; Submitted to Legislature 4/2/2024 | Comment period closed |
| CR 24-021 | Changes to PI 8 as a result of 2021 Wisconsin Act 30 | PI 8 | Proposed rule submitted to Rules Clearinghouse 2/20/2024; Final rule submitted to Governor for approval 3/29/2024 | Comment period closed |
| CR 24-026 | Revisions to rules governing the commencement of the school term prior to September 1 | PI 27 | Public hearing held 3/25/2024; Final rule submitted to Governor for approval 3/29/2024 | Comment period closed |
| CR 24-020 | Changes to PI 40 as a result of 2021 Wisconsin Act 217 | PI 40 | Proposed rule submitted to Rules Clearinghouse 2/20/2024; Final rule submitted to Governor for approval 3/29/2024 | Comment period closed |
| SS 024-24 | Adopting a code of ethics under ch. PI 34 | PI 34 | Scope statement approved for drafting 3/11/2024 | Preliminary comment period closed |
| SS 025-24 | Options for addressing professional misconduct under PI 34 | PI 34 | Scope statement approved for drafting 3/11/2024 | Preliminary comment period closed |
| SS 032-24 | Changes to graduation requirements as a result of 2023 Wisconsin Act 60 | PI 18 | Scope statement approved for drafting 4/8/2024 | Preliminary comment period closed |
| SS 033-24 | Incidents of crime and other safety-related incidents | PI 42 (create) | Scope statement approved for drafting 4/8/2024 | Preliminary comment period closed |
External Links
- DPI Administrative Code. The official index of all DPI code chapters currently in effect.
- Wisconsin Administrative Code. The official index of all code chapters currently in effect.
- Wisconsin Administrative Register. The official publication of the updates and changes to the Wisconsin Administrative Code.
- Wisconsin Administrative Rules Calendar. The official calendar of all rulemaking proceedings by state agencies, including public hearings and comment periods on DPI rules.