Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

AB 485: Relating to: the pupil application process to attend a private school under a parental choice program and modifying and creating administrative rules related to pupil applications to participate in parental choice programs.

Did not advance Last action March 23, 2026: Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

Plain-language summary

AB 485 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on October 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: the pupil application process to attend a private school under a parental choice program and modifying and creating administrative rules related to pupil applications to participate in parental choice programs. Primary sponsor: Shae Sortwell (Republican), Bob Donovan (Republican), Lindee Brill (Republican), Barbara Dittrich (Republican), Joy Goeben (Republican), Chanz Green (Republican), Brent Jacobson (Republican), Dan Knodl (Republican), Rob Kreibich (Republican), Paul Melotik (Republican), Jerry O'Connor (Republican), Chuck Wichgers (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Shae Sortwell (Republican); Bob Donovan (Republican); Lindee Brill (Republican); Barbara Dittrich (Republican); and 8 more. 4 co-sponsors.