Senate Bill 745 aims to create a new statute, 995.40, which establishes eligibility criteria for certain non-U.S. citizens to receive occupational credentials in Wisconsin. Specifically, the bill allows individuals who have been granted deferred action under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, whose deferred action is not expired, and who possess a valid employment authorization document from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, to obtain occupational authorizations. The bill stipulates that any credential issued will only be valid for the duration of the individual's employment authorization.

Additionally, the bill outlines the responsibilities of the issuing authority, which must verify the individual's employment authorization document through a designated federal program before issuing an occupational authorization. It also clarifies that the eligibility for occupational authorization does not affect other requirements unrelated to citizenship status. Furthermore, the bill allows for adjustments to fees associated with occupational authorizations to cover the costs of compliance with federal verification requirements. Importantly, the bill specifies that it does not grant eligibility for any public benefits beyond occupational authorization and does not apply to individuals granted DACA after the effective date of the statute.