Assembly Bill 829 seeks to enhance the authority of the state superintendent of public instruction in Wisconsin by allowing them to issue subpoenas during investigations related to the revocation of teaching licenses. Currently, the superintendent can revoke a license based on incompetency or immoral conduct, but this bill introduces new provisions that enable the superintendent, or their designee, to compel the appearance of witnesses and the production of relevant documents or items to support such investigations.

Specifically, the bill creates two new sections in the statutes: 115.31 (2c) and 885.01 (6). Section 115.31 (2c) grants the state superintendent the power to issue subpoenas in a form authorized under existing law, while Section 885.01 (6) clarifies that this authority is specifically for the state superintendent or their designee as outlined in the new section. This legislative change aims to strengthen the investigative process surrounding license revocations, ensuring that the superintendent has the necessary tools to gather evidence effectively.