WisconsinSchools would use fixed performance scores in state reports
Because the measure failed, Wisconsin schools would not receive these reporting and testing rules unless they are enacted through a later measure.
What it does
If enacted, school and district accountability reports would keep using the 2019–20 cut scores and score ranges for their five performance categories.
If enacted, grades 3–8 state exams in English language arts and mathematics would use score categories aligned with the national assessment for the same grades and subjects.
If enacted, grades 9–11 English, reading, and mathematics exams would keep the 2021–22 score ranges and performance labels, including Below Basic through Advanced.
Argument forUsing stable score categories could make year-to-year school and district report results easier for families to compare.
Argument againstTying scores to older assessments could make reports less responsive if student performance or testing standards change.
More detail
The Department of Public Instruction would use the same performance cut scores and score ranges used in the 2019–20 report for school and school district accountability reports. This applies to the five performance categories assigned to schools and school districts in those accountability reports. The text refers to reports for the school year beginning July 1 immediately before the provision's effective date and each school year afterward. The rule would apply to the specified school year and every school year after it, if the provision takes effect.
The Department of Public Instruction would align grades 3 through 8 English language arts and mathematics exam cut scores, score ranges, and performance categories with the National Assessment of Educational Progress. This covers state examinations in English language arts and mathematics for pupils in grades 3 through 8. The scores and categories would be aligned with those set by the National Assessment of Educational Progress for the same subject and grade. The rule would apply to examinations administered during the school year beginning July 1 immediately before the provision's effective date and in each later school year.
The Department of Public Instruction would use the 2021–22 cut scores, score ranges, and pupil performance categories for certain high-school examinations. This covers English, reading, and mathematics examinations for pupils in grades 9 through 11. The listed pupil performance categories include Below Basic, Basic, Proficient, and Advanced. The text requires using the same measures used to evaluate the examinations in the 2021–22 school year. The rule would apply to examinations administered during the school year beginning July 1 immediately before the provision's effective date and in each later school year.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
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History
- 2026
- May 13Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82Latest
- May 12Placed on calendar 5-12-2026 pursuant to Joint Rule 82 (2)(a)
- 2025
- Mar 28Report vetoed by the Governor Tony Evers on 3-28-2025Major
- Mar 24Presented to the Governor on 3-24-2025 by directive of the SpeakerTo Governor
- Mar 21Attempted to present to the Governor on 3-21-2025 by directive of the Speaker
- Mar 20Report correctly enrolled on 3-20-2025Minor
- Mar 19Received from Senate concurred inMinor
- Mar 18Ordered immediately messaged
- Vote recorded CONCURRENCE. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 18Read a third time and concurred in, Ayes 18, Noes 14Passed Senate
- Mar 18Rules suspended to give bill its third reading
- Mar 18Ordered to a third readingMinor
- Mar 18Read a second timeMinor
- Mar 14Placed on calendar 3-18-2025 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
- Vote recorded Report concurrence recommended by Committee on Education, Ayes 3, Noes 2. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 14Available for scheduling
- Mar 14Report concurrence recommended by Committee on Education, Ayes 3, Noes 2Minor
- Mar 14Executive action taken
- Mar 13Public hearing held
- Mar 6Representative Hutton added as a cosponsor
- Feb 21Read first time and referred to committee on EducationMinor
- Feb 20Received from AssemblyMinor
- Feb 19Ordered immediately messaged
- Vote recorded PASSAGE. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 19Read a third time and passed, Ayes 54, Noes 44Passed Assembly
- Feb 19Rules suspended
- Feb 19Ordered to a third readingMinor
- Feb 19Read a second timeMinor
- Feb 17Referred to calendar of 2-19-2025 pursuant to Assembly Rule 45 (1)Minor
- Vote recorded Report passage recommended by Committee on Education, Ayes 9, Noes 4. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 17Report passage recommended by Committee on Education, Ayes 9, Noes 4Minor
- Feb 14Fiscal estimate receivedMinor
- Feb 13Executive action taken
- Feb 6Public hearing held
- Jan 31Read first time and referred to Committee on EducationMinor
- Jan 31Introduced by Representatives Wittke, Novak, O'Connor, Kreibich, Tusler, Gundrum, Duchow, Penterman, Murphy, Sortwell, Born, Maxey, Behnke, Melotik, Mursau, Piwowarczyk, Nedweski, Gustafson, Donovan, Green, Dittrich, Dallman, Brill, B. Jacobson, Rodriguez, Spiros, Allen, Knodl, Kaufert and Moses; cosponsored by Senators Jagler, Quinn, Feyen, Wanggaard, Tomczyk, Nass, Bradley, Wimberger, Kapenga, Marklein, James, Jacque, Testin and Cabral-GuevaraIntroduced
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