Senate Bill 582 aims to streamline the pupil application process for private schools under Wisconsin's parental choice programs, specifically the Milwaukee, Racine, and Wisconsin Parental Choice Programs. The bill prohibits the Department of Public Instruction from requiring documentation to verify a pupil's residence unless there has been a change in the pupil's residence since the last verification. This change is intended to ease the administrative burden on families and schools, allowing students who have previously attended a participating private school to reapply without the need for additional residency documentation.

Additionally, the bill modifies existing administrative rules to align with this new requirement. It introduces new provisions in the administrative code that clarify the residency verification process, stating that schools are not required to obtain residency documents for returning applicants unless their residence has changed. The bill also renumbers and amends certain sections of the administrative code to reflect these changes, ensuring consistency in the application process for the 2026-27 school year.