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Prayer in Public Schools
The ability to practice a religion in schools is granted due to our Bill of Rights. Wisconsin must give students the ability to practice their religion in the way they must. Schools should be giving students either a moment of silence during the day or "a period of quit reflection." In 1962, the supreme court ruled that schools could not lead mass prayer.
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Privacy of School Records in Wisconsin
Wisconsin law allows for students and the students' parents to access their school records. School officials and courts can only access these records under certain circumstances. A behavioral report must be destroyed one year after the student is no longer enrolled at the school.
https://www.findlaw.com/state/wisconsin-law/wisconsin-privacy-of-school-records-laws.html *date unknown -
Chapter 115, WI Statutes
Act 258 was signed into law in 2006. This law conforms the Wisconsin special education law to the requirements of IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act). The law became effective July 1, 2006. Govenor Jim Doyle signed it into law.
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118.295 Suicide Intervention; Civil Liability Exemption
Any form of school including school board, private school, tribal school, etc. and any employee, officer, or volunteer who in good faith is attempting to prevent suicide by a pupil becomes immune from civil liability.
This act was originally put into place in 1985 and has been amended multiple times throughout the years.
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Compulsory Education Laws
The law requires that all children must meet a certain level of education by a certain age. IF a child is between the age of six and eighteen must attend school whether it be public school, private school, home school, or another version of school. The penalty that a parent can meet for not sending their child to school for the first offence is $500 and/or prison for up to 30 days.
https://www.findlaw.com/state/wisconsin-law/wisconsin-compulsory-education-laws.html