2007 Wisconsin Act 222
2007 Wisconsin Act 222 is legislation signed by Govenor Doyle on April 7, 2008 that allows virtual schools to continue teaching students of Wisconsin. Act 222 resolves three issues presented in Johnson v. Burmaster:
(1) It permits students residing outside a virtual school district to attend the school through the open enrollment process.
(2) It specifically authorizes school districts to create virtual charter schools.
(3) It authorizes standards and requirements for certified teachers employed to teach in virtual schools, but does not require licensure or regulation of parents or others who provide "instructional services" to students.
Act 222 also requires DPI to conduct an ongoing study and evaluation of virtual charter schools, and imposes a total statewide enrollment cap of 5,250 students.
If not for the leadership in the legislature, Wisconsin virtual schools could very well of gone the way of extinction. First Freedoms Foundation commends those in the legislature who fought to keep virtual schools doors open. Without the efforts and leadership of the State Legislature and DPI, Wisconsin virtual schools would never have flourished making Wisconsin, once again, a national leader in the ways of educational alternatives.
2007 WI Act 222 Supported by Many
Legislation regarding virtual schools drew the attention and support of many organizations.
