Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

AB 5: Relating to: requiring school boards to make textbooks, curricula, and instructional materials available for inspection by school district residents.

Vetoed Last action May 13, 2026: Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82

Plain-language summary

AB 5 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on February 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: requiring school boards to make textbooks, curricula, and instructional materials available for inspection by school district residents. Primary sponsor: Barbara Dittrich (Republican), Dan Knodl (Republican), Amanda Nedweski (Republican), Elijah Behnke (Republican), Scott Allen (Republican), Lindee Brill (Republican), Joy Goeben (Republican), Rick Gundrum (Republican), Brent Jacobson (Republican), Rob Kreibich (Republican), Scott Krug (Republican), Dave Murphy (Republican), Jim Piwowarczyk (Republican), Ron Tusler (Republican), Chuck Wichgers (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 13, 2026): Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Barbara Dittrich (Republican); Dan Knodl (Republican); Amanda Nedweski (Republican); Elijah Behnke (Republican); and 11 more. 3 co-sponsors.