Assembly Bill 32 mandates that school boards and governing boards of charter schools in Wisconsin provide military recruiters with specific access to public high schools, in addition to complying with existing federal law. The bill stipulates that military recruiters must be allowed access to common areas of high schools during recruitment visits and during school days or school-sanctioned events. However, it clarifies that this does not require access to classrooms during instructional time. The bill creates new statutory provisions under sections 118.40 and 120.12, which outline these access requirements.
Additionally, the bill amends section 119.04 to include the new provision regarding military recruiters, while deleting a reference to a previous section that is no longer applicable. The changes are set to take effect for the 2025-26 school year, ensuring that military recruiters have the necessary access to engage with students in high schools across the state.
Statutes affected: Bill Text: 119.04(1), 119.04