Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 1026: Relating to: required instruction in African American history in the elementary and high school grades and making an appropriation. (FE)

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

Plain-language summary

SB 1026 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin Senate on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: required instruction in African American history in the elementary and high school grades and making an appropriation. (FE). Primary sponsor: Dora Drake (Democratic), LaTonya Johnson (Democratic), Tim Carpenter (Democratic), Melissa Ratcliff (Democratic), Kelda Roys (Democratic), Chris Larson (Democratic), Mark Spreitzer (Democratic). It lists 20 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Dora Drake (Democratic); LaTonya Johnson (Democratic); Tim Carpenter (Democratic); Melissa Ratcliff (Democratic); and 3 more. 20 co-sponsors.