Assembly Bill 5 mandates that school boards in Wisconsin must allow residents of the school district to inspect textbooks, curricula, and instructional materials upon written request. The school boards are required to comply with these requests within 14 days and must establish procedures to facilitate inspections in fewer than 14 days. The bill also stipulates that school boards must file a list of adopted textbooks with the school district clerk and post this list on their website. Additionally, the bill clarifies that it does not require school boards to take actions that would infringe on federal copyright law and does not limit residents' rights to access or copy records under open records law.

The bill amends existing statutes, specifically modifying section 118.03 to include new requirements for transparency regarding educational materials. It creates a new section, 118.032, which defines curriculum and instructional materials and outlines the inspection process for these resources. The penalties for violations of these provisions are also updated, specifying that individuals who violate the new requirements may face fines ranging from $25 to $100. Overall, the bill aims to enhance accountability and accessibility of educational resources for residents in school districts.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 118.03(1), 118.03, 118.03(4)