Senate Bill 673 mandates that each school board in Wisconsin adopt a policy regarding appropriate communication between school district employees or volunteers and pupils by July 1, 2026. This policy must encompass communications with pupils enrolled in the school district, those attending schools not under the control of the school board, and homeschooled pupils. The bill stipulates that the policy must outline specific consequences for employees or volunteers who violate it and must apply to communications occurring both during and outside of school hours. Additionally, the policy is required to establish standards for appropriate content and methods of communication.

The bill amends existing statutes by adding a new section, 120.12 (30), which details the requirements for the communication policy. It also updates section 119.04 (1) to include this new provision. The intent of the legislation is to ensure that there are clear guidelines and expectations for how school employees and volunteers interact with students, thereby promoting a safe and respectful educational environment.