Assembly Bill 125 proposes to add February 18, the birthday of Vel R. Phillips, to the list of special observance days recognized in Wisconsin schools. This addition expands the current list, which includes notable days such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Veterans Day. The bill stipulates that when school is in session on a special observance day, it must be appropriately recognized, and if the day falls on a weekend, the observance should occur on the nearest school day.

The new legal language created by this bill is found in Section 1, which establishes the observance of February 18 as a special day under statute 118.02 (3m). The bill also includes a provision for initial applicability, indicating that the changes will take effect in the school year following the bill's effective date.