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Legislation

 

Overview

The Office of Policy and Budget (OPB) reviews, monitors, and prepares fiscal estimates for legislation affecting K-12 schools, school and public libraries, and the department's operations. At the end of each state legislative session, OPB staff prepare a memorandum for School District Administrators outlining enacted legislation impacting schools. The most recent memo can be found below.

Memo to School District Administrators - Enacted Legislation Impacting K-12 Schools, 2023-24 Session (May 9,2024)

*Coming soon: Memo, Enacted Legislation Impacting K-12 Schools, 2025-26 Session

The department’s Legislative Liaison is part of the OPB and is the primary point of contact between DPI and Wisconsin lawmakers. The Legislative Liaison can answer legislative questions or concerns, and legislative inquiries should be directed to Legis.Inquiry@dpi.wi.gov.

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Wisconsin Legislature

Information on the current legislative session and links to bills can be found here: 2025-2026 Wisconsin Legislature Documents. The Wisconsin State Legislature’s website also provides information regarding elected officials and their districts, legislative committees, the legislative calendar, and administrative rules. The full text of all acts and any related veto messages can also be found on the State Legislature's website:

For current session, see 2025 Acts

For prior sessions, see Wisconsin Legislative Session Archive

Information on the 2025-27 state biennial budget can be found here: 2025-27 Biennial Budget | Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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Legislative Fiscal Bureau Papers

The background papers below are provided as additional information on key topics. The complete list of the most recent Legislative Fiscal Bureau (LFB) papers is available at: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/misc/lfb/informational_papers/january_2025

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School District Boundaries

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Foundational Federal Legislation for K-12 Schools

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Information about the content of this webpage can be directed to Erin Fath, OPB Team Director.