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Bills · 2011-2012 Regular Session

SB 237

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providing instruction in human growth and development.

  1. Introduced, completed
  2. Passes Senate, completed
  3. Passes Assembly, completed
  4. Governor signs, completed
  5. Law, completed

Unfamiliar terms? Glossary

What this bill does

Plain-language analysis by the nonpartisan Legislative Reference Bureau

Under current law, a school board may offer an instructional program in human

growth and development (instructional program). If the school board offers an

instructional program, the instructional program must provide medically accurate

information and, when age appropriate, address all of the following: 1)

communication between the pupil and the pupil's parents or guardians about

sexuality; 2) reproductive and sexual anatomy and physiology; 3) puberty,

pregnancy, parenting, body image, and gender stereotypes; 4) skills to make

responsible decisions about sexuality and sexual behavior throughout the pupil's life

span, including how to recognize, rebuff, and report unwanted or inappropriate

verbal, physical, or sexual behaviors; 5) the benefits of and reasons for abstaining

from sexual activity; 6) the health benefits, side effects, and proper use of

contraceptives and barrier methods approved by the federal Food and Drug

Administration (FDA) to prevent pregnancy and barrier methods approved by the

FDA to prevent sexually transmitted infections; 7) methods for developing healthy

life skills, including setting goals, responsible decision making, communication, and

stress management; 8) how alcohol or drug use affects responsible decision making;

and 9) the impact of media and peer messages on thoughts, feelings, and behaviors

related to sexuality. If a school board provides instruction in any of the subject areas

enumerated in items 1 to 9, it must do all of the following: a) ensure that instruction

in marriage and family responsibility is provided, but not necessarily in the same

course or during the same school year; b) instruct pupils about the criminal penalties

for engaging in sexual activities involving a child; and c) instruct pupils about sex

offender registration requirements.

This bill recommends, rather than requires, instructional topics for a school

board that elects to provide an instructional program and restructures the

recommended curriculum. The bill eliminates from the current law curriculum

items 3 and 6, above, but retains discussion of pregnancy, parenting, and gender

stereotypes in other portions of the recommended curriculum. The bill modifies item

4 by adding discussion of bullying, and modifies item 5 to require the instruction

under that item to identify the skills necessary to remain abstinent. The bill also

adds the following subjects to the recommended topics, instruction of which is to be

medically accurate and provided when age appropriate: adoption resources, prenatal

care, and postnatal supports, and the nature and treatment of sexually transmitted

infections, personal responsibility, and the positive connection between marriage

and parenting.

The bill requires a school board that offers an instructional program to do all

of the following in the same course and during the same year: 1) present abstinence

as the preferred choice of behavior for unmarried pupils; 2) emphasize that

abstinence is the only reliable way to prevent pregnancy and avoid sexually

transmitted infections; 3) provide instruction in parental responsibility and the

What it would cost

Fiscal estimates filed by state agencies, as official PDFs

Sponsors

Introduced by: Galloway (R) , Grothman (R) , Lazich (R) , Leibham (R)

23 cosponsors

A. Ott (R) , Bernier (R) , Bies (R) , Brooks (R) , Craig (R) , Jacque (R) , Kleefisch (R) , Knodl (R) , Kooyenga (R) , LeMahieu (R) , Litjens (R) , Meyer (R) , Nass (R) , Nygren (R) , Pridemore (R) , Ripp (R) , Spanbauer (R) , Strachota (R) , Stroebel (R) , T. Larson (R) , Thiesfeldt (R) , Wynn (R) , Ziegelbauer (I)

Votes

Senate: Report introduction of Senate Amendment 3 recommended by committee on Education, Ayes 7, Noes 0 by committee on Education

Passed 7–0 Oct 27, 2011 official source full page

No individual roll call was recorded for this vote. Committee votes and some older sessions record totals only.

Senate: Senate amendment 11 laid on table, Ayes 17, Noes 15

Passed 17–15 Nov 2, 2011 official source full page

No individual roll call was recorded for this vote. Committee votes and some older sessions record totals only.

Senate: Senate amendment 7 adopted, Ayes 25, Noes 7

Passed 25–7 Nov 2, 2011 official source full page

No individual roll call was recorded for this vote. Committee votes and some older sessions record totals only.

Senate: Senate amendment 9 laid on table, Ayes 17, Noes 15

Passed 17–15 Nov 2, 2011 official source full page

No individual roll call was recorded for this vote. Committee votes and some older sessions record totals only.

Senate: Read a third time and passed, Ayes 17, Noes 15

Passed 17–15 Nov 2, 2011 official source full page

Not voting · 1

Assembly: Read a third time and concurred in, Ayes 60, Noes 34, Paired 2

Passed 60–34 Mar 13, 2012 official source full page

Aye · 60

Not voting · 3

Assembly: Assembly amendment 3 laid on table, Ayes 60, Noes 34

Passed 60–34 Mar 13, 2012 official source full page

No individual roll call was recorded for this vote. Committee votes and some older sessions record totals only.

Assembly: Assembly amendment 4 laid on table, Ayes 60, Noes 34

Passed 60–34 Mar 13, 2012 official source full page

No individual roll call was recorded for this vote. Committee votes and some older sessions record totals only.

Assembly: Assembly amendment 5 laid on table, Ayes 59, Noes 35

Passed 59–35 Mar 13, 2012 official source full page

No individual roll call was recorded for this vote. Committee votes and some older sessions record totals only.

Assembly: Assembly amendment 6 laid on table, Ayes 60, Noes 34

Passed 60–34 Mar 13, 2012 official source full page

No individual roll call was recorded for this vote. Committee votes and some older sessions record totals only.

Assembly: Assembly amendment 7 laid on table, Ayes 58, Noes 36

Passed 58–36 Mar 13, 2012 official source full page

No individual roll call was recorded for this vote. Committee votes and some older sessions record totals only.

Full history

  1. Oct 14, 2011 · Senate

    Introduced by Senators Lazich, Galloway, Grothman and Leibham;Cosponsored by Representatives Thiesfeldt, Bernier, Bies, Brooks, Craig, Jacque, Kleefisch, Knodl, Kooyenga, T. Larson, Litjens, Meyer, Nass, Nygren, A. Ott, Pridemore, Ripp, Spanbauer, Strachota, Stroebel, Wynn, Ziegelbauer and LeMahieu

  2. Oct 14, 2011 · Senate

    Read first time and referred to committee on Education

  3. Oct 19, 2011 · Senate

    Public hearing held

  4. Oct 25, 2011 · Senate

    Fiscal estimate received

  5. Oct 26, 2011 · Senate

    Senate amendment 1 offered by Senator Grothman

  6. Oct 26, 2011 · Senate

    Senate amendment 2 offered by Senator Grothman

  7. Oct 27, 2011 · Senate

    Report introduction of Senate Amendment 6 recommended by committee on Education, Ayes 7, Noes 0 by committee on Education

  8. Oct 27, 2011 · Senate

    Report introduction of Senate Amendment 7 recommended by committee on Education, Ayes 7, Noes 0 by committee on Education

  9. Oct 27, 2011 · Senate

    Report adoption of Senate Amendment 7 recommended by committee on Education, Ayes 6, Noes 1

  10. Oct 27, 2011 · Senate

    Report passage as amended recommended by committee on Education, Ayes 4, Noes 3

  11. Oct 27, 2011 · Senate

    Available for scheduling

  12. Oct 27, 2011 · Senate

    Executive action taken

  13. Oct 27, 2011 · Senate

    Report introduction of Senate Amendment 3 recommended by committee on Education, Ayes 7, Noes 0 by committee on Education

  14. Oct 27, 2011 · Senate

    Report introduction of Senate Amendment 4 recommended by committee on Education, Ayes 7, Noes 0 by committee on Education

  15. Oct 27, 2011 · Senate

    Report introduction of Senate Amendment 5 recommended by committee on Education, Ayes 7, Noes 0 by committee on Education

  16. Nov 1, 2011 · Senate

    Placed on calendar 11-2-2011 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)

  17. Nov 2, 2011 · Senate

    Placed at the foot of the calendar of 11-2-2011

  18. Nov 2, 2011 · Senate

    Read a second time

  19. Nov 2, 2011 · Senate

    Senate amendment 7 adopted, Ayes 25, Noes 7

  20. Nov 2, 2011 · Senate

    Senate amendment 8 offered by Senators Grothman and T. Cullen

  21. Nov 2, 2011 · Senate

    Senate amendment 8 adopted

  22. Nov 2, 2011 · Senate

    Senate amendment 9 offered by Senators Vinehout, Holperin, C. Larson, King, Shilling, T. Cullen, S. Coggs, Risser, Miller, Hansen, Erpenbach and Taylor

  23. Nov 2, 2011 · Senate

    Senate amendment 9 laid on table, Ayes 17, Noes 15

  24. Nov 2, 2011 · Senate

    Senate amendment 10 offered by Senator Lazich

  25. Nov 2, 2011 · Senate

    Senate amendment 10 adopted

  26. Nov 2, 2011 · Senate

    Senate amendment 11 offered by Senators C. Larson, Holperin, Vinehout, Taylor, Miller, Risser, S. Coggs, T. Cullen, Shilling, King and Erpenbach

  27. Nov 2, 2011 · Senate

    Senate amendment 11 laid on table, Ayes 17, Noes 15

  28. Nov 2, 2011 · Senate

    Senate amendment 12 offered by Senators C. Larson, Holperin, Vinehout, Taylor, Miller, Risser, Carpenter, S. Coggs, T. Cullen, Shilling, King and Erpenbach

  29. Nov 2, 2011 · Senate

    Senate amendment 12 adopted

  30. Nov 2, 2011 · Senate

    Senate amendment 13 offered by Senators C. Larson and Erpenbach

  31. Nov 2, 2011 · Senate

    Senate amendment 13 laid on table

  32. Nov 2, 2011 · Senate

    Ordered to a third reading

  33. Nov 2, 2011 · Senate

    Rules suspended

  34. Nov 2, 2011 · Senate

    Read a third time and passed, Ayes 17, Noes 15

  35. Nov 2, 2011 · Senate

    Ordered immediately messaged

  36. Nov 7, 2011 · Assembly

    Received from Senate

  37. Jan 27, 2012 · Assembly

    Read first time and referred to committee on Rules

  38. Mar 6, 2012 · Assembly

    Made a special order of business at 11:05 A.M. on 3-13-2012 pursuant to Assembly Resolution 22

  39. Mar 13, 2012 · Assembly

    Read a second time

  40. Mar 13, 2012 · Assembly

    Assembly amendment 1 offered by Representative Roys

  41. Mar 13, 2012 · Assembly

    Assembly amendment 1 withdrawn and returned to author

  42. Mar 13, 2012 · Assembly

    Assembly amendment 2 offered by Representative Roys

  43. Mar 13, 2012 · Assembly

    Assembly amendment 2 withdrawn and returned to author

  44. Mar 13, 2012 · Assembly

    Assembly amendment 3 offered by Representative Zamarripa

  45. Mar 13, 2012 · Assembly

    Assembly amendment 3 laid on table, Ayes 60, Noes 34

  46. Mar 13, 2012 · Assembly

    Assembly amendment 4 offered by Representative C. Taylor

  47. Mar 13, 2012 · Assembly

    Assembly amendment 4 laid on table, Ayes 60, Noes 34

  48. Mar 13, 2012 · Assembly

    Assembly amendment 5 offered by Representative Hintz

  49. Mar 13, 2012 · Assembly

    Assembly amendment 5 laid on table, Ayes 59, Noes 35

  50. Mar 13, 2012 · Assembly

    Assembly amendment 6 offered by Representatives Pasch, Pocan and Zamarripa

  51. Mar 13, 2012 · Assembly

    Assembly amendment 6 laid on table, Ayes 60, Noes 34

  52. Mar 13, 2012 · Assembly

    Assembly amendment 7 offered by Representatives Vruwink, Pasch, Pope-Roberts, Hintz, Milroy, Sinicki, Danou, Zepnick, Jorgensen and Doyle

  53. Mar 13, 2012 · Assembly

    Assembly amendment 7 laid on table, Ayes 58, Noes 36

  54. Mar 13, 2012 · Assembly

    Ordered to a third reading

  55. Mar 13, 2012 · Assembly

    Rules suspended

  56. Mar 13, 2012 · Assembly

    Read a third time and concurred in, Ayes 60, Noes 34, Paired 2

  57. Mar 13, 2012 · Assembly

    Ordered immediately messaged

  58. Mar 13, 2012 · Senate

    Received from Assembly concurred in

  59. Mar 22, 2012 · Senate

    LRB correction

  60. Mar 22, 2012 · Senate

    Report correctly enrolled on 3-22-2012

  61. Mar 29, 2012 · Senate

    Presented to the Governor on 3-29-2012

  62. Apr 6, 2012 · Senate

    Report approved by the Governor on 4-5-2012. 2011 Wisconsin Act 216

  63. Apr 10, 2012 · Senate

    Published 4-19-2012