Wisconsin 2025-2026 Regular Session

Wisconsin Senate Bill SB199

Introduced
4/14/25  
Refer
4/14/25  
Report Pass
10/24/25  

Caption

An Act to create 39.535 and 115.28 (59) (am) of the statutes; Relating to: academic and career planning services provided to pupils and requiring the reporting of certain data on college student costs and outcomes. (FE)

Impact

Beginning in the 2027-28 school year, the academic and career planning services offered by public schools will be improved through the incorporation of the reported data. The bill mandates that the state superintendent of public instruction provide this information to school boards, which in turn must deliver it to students in grades 11 and 12. This could lead to more informed decision-making for students regarding their educational and career paths based on quantifiable outcomes and economic trends.

Summary

Senate Bill 199 requires institutions of higher education in Wisconsin, including the University of Wisconsin System, technical colleges, and private nonprofit colleges, to collect and report specific data regarding student costs and outcomes. The bill's key provisions include annual reporting on average salaries of graduates, average student debt, graduation rates, total costs of attendance, financial aid, and popular degree programs. This information is aimed at enhancing academic and career planning services for high school juniors and seniors.

Contention

Notable points of contention may arise around the data collection process, particularly regarding how accurately institutions can report such detailed information. Concerns may also be raised about the burden placed on educational institutions to comply with these reporting requirements and the potential implications for funding based on these outcomes. Critics might argue that while providing such data is essential, the practicality and consistency of data reporting may vary widely among institutions, influencing the validity of the information disseminated to students.

Companion Bills

WI AB166

Crossfiled An Act to create 39.535 and 115.28 (59) (am) of the statutes; Relating to: academic and career planning services provided to pupils and requiring the reporting of certain data on college student costs and outcomes. (FE)

Previously Filed As

WI AB166

Academic and career planning services provided to pupils and requiring the reporting of certain data on college student costs and outcomes. (FE)

WI S0448

Career and Academic Planning for Middle and High School Students

WI H0417

Career and Academic Planning For Middle and High School Students

WI LD2147

An Act to Provide Funding to Improve the College and Career Readiness of Certain Students in Androscoggin and Oxford Counties

WI HB1548

requiring the department of education to collect and publish data regarding the costs associated with providing special education services to students of public, charter, private, trade, and other K-12 schools or academies.

WI HB971

Quality Basic Education Act; home study students and private school students to enroll in college and career academies located in certain RESA service areas and adjacent local school systems; provide

WI S1310

Reporting of Student Mental Health Outcomes

WI SF2223

A bill for an act relating to career education, including by modifying provisions related to career academies, the collective statewide articulation agreement between community colleges and the state board of regents, the district-to-community college sharing or concurrent enrollment program, and individual career and academic plans.(Formerly SSB 3049.)

WI SSB3049

A bill for an act relating to career education, including by modifying provisions related to career academies, the collective statewide articulation agreement between community colleges and the state board of regents, the district-to-community college sharing or concurrent enrollment program, and individual career and academic plans.(See SF 2223.)

WI HSB572

A bill for an act relating to career education, including by modifying provisions related to career academies, the collective statewide articulation agreement between community colleges and the state board of regents, the district-to-community college sharing or concurrent enrollment program, and individual career and academic plans.(See HF 2547.)

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