Assembly Bill 982 amends the compulsory school attendance law in Wisconsin by modifying the list of health care providers authorized to provide written statements excusing a child from school due to temporary physical or mental conditions. Specifically, the bill removes registered nurses from the list of eligible providers while retaining advanced practice registered nurses, along with other health care professionals such as physicians, physician assistants, and psychologists. This change aims to streamline the process for obtaining excused absences for students who are unable to attend school due to health issues.

The bill specifies that a school attendance officer may request a written statement from a licensed health care provider as proof of the child's condition, which must indicate the duration of the excuse, not exceeding 30 days. The effective date for this amendment is set for September 1, 2026.