An Act to amend 118.15 (3) (a) of the statutes; Relating to: health care providers providing excused absences under the compulsory school attendance law.
Sponsored By: Rachael Cabral-Guevara (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Fewer school absence note options for families
Beginning September 1, 2026, Wisconsin changes who can provide written proof for health-related school absences. This applies when a school board excuses a child for a temporary physical or mental condition, with a return expected. The attendance officer may ask the parent or guardian to obtain written proof. Eligible providers include licensed physicians, naturopathic doctors, dentists, chiropractors, optometrists, psychologists, physician assistants, and advanced practice registered nurses. Christian Science practitioners also qualify if they live in Wisconsin and are listed in the Christian Science Journal. The previously allowed registered nurse category is removed, but advanced practice registered nurses remain eligible. The statement must still give its valid period, which cannot exceed 30 days.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Rachael Cabral-Guevara
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Barbara Dittrich
Republican • House
Jeff Smith
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Published 3-14-2026
3/13/2026SenateReport approved by the Governor on 3-13-2026. 2025 Wisconsin Act 101
3/13/2026SenatePresented to the Governor on 3-12-2026
3/12/2026SenateReport correctly enrolled
2/26/2026SenateReceived from Assembly concurred in
2/23/2026SenateOrdered immediately messaged
2/19/2026HouseRead a third time and concurred in
2/19/2026HouseRules suspended
2/19/2026HouseOrdered to a third reading
2/19/2026HouseRead a second time
2/19/2026HouseRules suspended to withdraw from Senate message and take up
2/19/2026HouseRead
2/19/2026HouseReceived from Senate
2/19/2026HouseSenator Smith added as a coauthor
2/18/2026SenateOrdered immediately messaged
2/18/2026SenateRead a third time and passed
2/18/2026SenateRules suspended to give bill its third reading
2/18/2026SenateOrdered to a third reading
2/18/2026SenateRead a second time
2/18/2026SenatePlaced on calendar 2-18-2026 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
2/17/2026SenateAvailable for scheduling
2/10/2026SenateReport passage recommended by Committee on Health, Ayes 5, Noes 0
2/10/2026SenateExecutive action taken
2/10/2026SenatePublic hearing held
2/5/2026SenateRead first time and referred to Committee on Health
2/2/2026Senate
Bill Text
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