Assembly Bill 518 proposes amendments to existing statutes regarding the qualifications for teachers at private schools participating in parental choice programs in Wisconsin. Currently, all teachers at these schools must possess a teaching license issued by the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) or hold a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution. The bill introduces provisions that allow individuals holding a substitute teacher permit issued by DPI to substitute teach at these private schools, thereby expanding the pool of eligible educators.

Specifically, the bill amends sections 118.60 and 119.23 of the statutes to include new language that permits individuals with a substitute teacher permit to teach at private schools under the conditions of their permit. The amendments also clarify that the requirement for teachers to have a teaching license or a higher degree remains in effect, but now includes exceptions for those with substitute teacher permits. This change aims to provide more flexibility in staffing for private schools participating in the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program, Racine Parental Choice Program, and the statewide parental choice program.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 118.60(2)(a)6.a, 118.60, 119.23(2)(a)6.a, 119.23