Assembly Bill 759 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 to obtain occupational authorizations, provided they meet specific conditions: their deferred action must be current, and they must possess an unexpired employment authorization document issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The bill clarifies that any occupational authorization issued will only be valid for the duration of the individual's employment authorization.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the issuing authority must verify the individual's employment authorization document through a designated federal program before granting the occupational authorization. It also includes provisions for the adjustment of fees associated with the authorization 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 the occupational authorization itself and does not apply to individuals who receive DACA status after the effective date of the new statute.