Senate Bill 834 establishes a grant program aimed at supporting parent and guardian volunteer initiatives in schools across Wisconsin. The bill mandates the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) to develop and implement this program, which will provide financial assistance to school districts, independent charter schools, and private schools participating in parental choice programs. The grants are set to be awarded starting in the 2026-27 school year, with the DPI also tasked with creating rules to facilitate the program's implementation.

Additionally, the bill amends existing statutes to include new provisions related to the grant program. Specifically, it creates a new section, 115.449, which outlines the framework for awarding grants to encourage parental involvement in elementary and secondary education. The bill also modifies section 118.40 to incorporate the new grant category (dq) into the appropriations schedule, ensuring that funding is allocated appropriately for these volunteer programs.