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State and Federal Laws Related to Student Services

AIDS/HIV/STI and Pregnancy Prevention

Statute ReferenceDescription
48.981(2m)Abused or neglected children and abused unborn children. Exception to reporting requirement.
103.15Restrictions on use of a test for HIV. (employee)
118.019Human growth and development instruction.
252.15Restrictions on use of a test for HIV.
450.16Sale of contraceptives prohibited in certain area.


AODA and Mental Health

Statute ReferenceDescription
51.01Definitions.
51.13Admission of minors.
51.14Review of outpatient mental health treatment of minors aged 14 or older.
51.30Records.
51.45 (2m)Prevention and control of alcoholism. Applicability to minors.
51.47AODA treatment for minors without parental consent.
51.48Alcohol and other drug testing, assessment, and treatment of minor without minor's consent.
101.123Smoking prohibited.
115.28(39)AODA report.
115.35Health problems education program.
115.36Assistance for AODA programs.
118.01(2)(d)2.c.AODA instruction.
118.126Privileged communications. (disclosures of AOD use)
118.24(2)(f)School district administrator. (cooperation with 51.42 Board)
118.257Liability for referral to police.
118.45Tests for alcohol use.
120.12(20)Prohibition of tobacco.
120.13School Board Powers.
125.02Definitions. (alcohol sales, legal drinking age)
125.035Civil liability exemption; furnishing alcohol beverages.
125.037Civil liability exemption for municipalities.
125.07Underage and intoxicated person; presence on licensed premises; possession, penalties.
125.075Injury or death by providing alcohol beverages to a minor.
125.085Proof of age.
125.09(2)Possession of alcohol beverages on school grounds prohibited.
125.10(2)Municipal regulation. Regulation of underage persons.
125.68(3)General restrictions and requirements. Restrictions on location.
134.66Restrictions on sale or gift of cigarettes or tobacco products.
254.92Purchase or possession of cigarettes or tobacco products by person under 18 prohibited.
255.10Thomas T. Melvin youth tobacco prevention and education program.
255.15Statewide tobacco use control program.
346.63Operating under the influence of intoxicant or other drug.
346.93Intoxicants in vehicle; underage persons.
Ch. 961Controlled Substances
PI 38AODA Grants.


Attendance, Truancy, & Children at Risk

Statute ReferenceDescription
115.54Compulsory education. (hearing impaired or visually impaired students)
118.14Age of pupils; phase in of 4-year-old Kindergarten.
118.145Admission to high school.
118.15Compulsory school attendance.
118.15(1)(b)Compulsory school attendance. (technical college alternative)
118.15(1)(d)Compulsory school attendance. (request for program modifications)
118.15(3)Compulsory school attendance. (excused absences)
118.15(4m)Compulsory school attendance. (pregnant students)
118.153Children at risk of not graduating from high school.
118.153(5)(a)1.Children at risk of not graduating from high school. (definition of alternative school)
118.16School attendance enforcement.
118.16(1)(b),
and
118.16 (2m)(a)5.
School attendance enforcement. (school attendance officer)
118.16(1)(c)School attendance enforcement. (definition of truancy)
118.16(2m)School attendance enforcement. (truants into custody)
118.16(4)(b)School attendance enforcement. (denial of academic credit)
118.16(4)(c)School attendance enforcement. (detention for truancy)
118.16(6)School attendance enforcement. (teen court)
118.162Truancy committee and plan.
118.163Municipal truancy and school dropout ordinances.
118.18Teacher reports. (daily attendance)
118.33(1)(b)High school graduation standards; criteria for promotion. (excusing class attendance one period each day)
118.55Attendance at technical college.
119.55Youth service centers, truancy abatement and burglary suppression.
120.12(25)School board powers. (early admission to Kindergarten and first grade)
121.02(1)(L)3.School district standards. (access to educational programs defined)
121.84(1)(a)1.Tuition waiver; special cases. (continuation of attendance for non-resident students)
938.17(2)Civil law and ordinance violations. (truancy)
938.19Taking a juvenile into custody.
948.45Contributing to truancy.


Child Abuse and Neglect

Statute ReferenceDescription
48.02Definitions.
48.78Confidentiality of records. (child welfare)
48.981(1)Abused or neglected children and abused unborn children. Definitions.
48.981(2)Abused or neglected children and abused unborn children. Persons required to report.
48.981(2m)Abused or neglected children and abused unborn children. Exception to reporting requirement; Health care services.
48.981(3)Abused or neglected children and abused unborn children. Reports; investigation.
48.981(4)Abused or neglected children and abused unborn children. Immunity from liability.
115.368Assistance to schools for protective behaviors programs.
118.01(2)(d)8.Protective behaviors instruction.
118.31Corporal punishment.
891.44Presumption of lack of contributory negligence for infant minor.
940.225Sexual Assault.
948.02Sexual assault of a child.
948.025Engaging in repeated acts of sexual assault of the same child.
948.03Physical abuse of a child.
948.04Causing mental harm to a child.
948.05Sexual exploitation of a child.
948.055Causing a child to view or listen to sexual activity.
948.06Incest with a child.
948.07Child enticement.
948.075Use of a computer to facilitate a child sex crime.
948.08Soliciting a child for prostitution.
948.085Sexual assault of a child placed in substitute care.
948.09Sexual intercourse with a child age 16 or older.
948.095Sexual assault of a student by a school staff person or a person who works with or volunteers with children.
948.10Exposing genitals or pubic area.
948.11Exposing a child to harmful material or harmful descriptions or narrations.
948.12Possession of child pornography.
948.13Child sex offender working with children.
948.14Registered sex offender and photographing minors.
948.20Abandonment of a child.
948.21Neglecting a child.


Confidentiality, Pupil Records and Privacy

Statute ReferenceDescription
48.78Confidentiality of records. (child welfare)
48.981(2m)Exception to reporting requirement; Health care services. (sexual abuse)
51.30Records. (AODA & mental health)
118.125Pupil records.
118.126Privileged communications. (self disclosures of AOD use)
118.127Law enforcement agency information.
118.24(2)(f)School district administrator. (cooperation with county)
118.32Strip search by school employee.
118.325Locker searches.
118.45Tests for alcohol use.
146.81Health care records; definitions.
146.82Confidentiality of patient health care records.
146.83Access to patient health care records.
146.84Violations related to patient health care records.
885.01Subpoenas, who may issue.
885.205Privileged communications. (testimony by school psychologist in family court)
938.396Law enforcement records.
938.396(1)(d)Law enforcement access to school records.
938.396(2g)(m)Notification of juvenile's school.
938.51(1)Release from secured facility or supervision.
948.50Strip search by school employee.
995.50Right of privacy.
Title 34-Education 99.1-99.67Federal Education Rights Privacy Act (FERPA) Regulations


Discipline, Suspension, and Expulsion

Statute ReferenceDescription
118.164Removal of pupils from class.
118.18Teacher reports. (daily attendance)
118.33(1)(b)High school graduation standards; criteria for promotion. (excusing class attendance one period each day)
118.55Attendance at technical college.
119.25Expulsion of pupils. (Milwaukee)
120.13(1)School government rules; suspension; expulsion.
120.13(1)(a)School government rules; suspension; expulsion. (code of conduct, dress code)
120.13(1)(b)2mSchool government rules; suspension; expulsion. (threats)
120.13(1)(h)School government rules; suspension; expulsion. (early reinstatement of expelled pupil)
938.19Taking a juvenile into custody.
947.01Disorderly conduct.


General/Miscellaneous

Statute ReferenceDescription
115.29(4)High school graduation equivalency.
115.38School performance report; educational program review.
115.807Transfer of parental rights at age of majority. (special education students)
118.035School uniforms.
118.13Pupil discrimination prohibited.
118.14Age of pupils.
118.17Indigent children.
118.175Pupils without parents or guardians; report required.
118.15(1)(d)5.Compulsory school attendance. (homebound instruction)
118.258Electronic communication devices prohibited.
118.33High school graduation standards.
118.33(1)(c)High school graduation standards. (community service)
118.38Waiver of laws and rules.
118.40Charter schools.
118.55Youth options program.
119.18(5)Textbooks for indigent pupils. (Milwaukee)
120.12(11)Indigent children.
120.125Before- and after-school day care.
121.02School district standards.
121.77Admission of nonresident pupils.
767.385Maintenance, legal custody, and support when divorce or separation denied.
990.01(20)Construction of laws; words and phrases. (definition of minor)
PI 8.01(2)(e)Guidance and counseling services.
PI 34.004Pupil services standards.
PI 41Accommodation of Religious Beliefs


Instruction

Statute ReferenceDescription
38.04(4)(e)Technical college system board; powers and duties. (drivers education)
115.28(11)Driver education courses.
115.35Health problems education.
115.355Assistance to schools for instruction on adoption.
118.01(2)(d)2.a.Educational goals and expectations. (physical education)
118.01(2)(d)2.c.Educational goals and expectations. (AODA instruction)
118.01(2)(d)(7)Educational goals and expectations. (suicide prevention instruction)
118.01(2)(d)(8)Educational goals and expectations. (protective behaviors instruction)
118.019Human growth and development instruction.
118.15(1)(d)5.Compulsory school attendance. (homebound study)
118.33(1)(a)1.High school graduation standards; criteria for promotion. (physical education requirement)
118.33(1)(a)2.High school graduation standards; criteria for promotion. (health education requirement)
120.13(13)PreKindergarten classes.
121.02(1)(L)School district standards. (physical education)
121.02(1)(L)School district standards. (Shaken Baby Syndrome)
121.41Driver education programs.
343.06Persons not to be licensed. (drivers education)
343.07Instruction permits. (drivers education)
343.085Probationary licenses to new drivers.
343.16(1)Required testing of knowledge and driving skills.
PI 8.01 (2)(j)1Health, physical education, art, and music. (health education)
PI 8.01 (2)(j)2Health, physical education, art, and music. (physical education)


Liability

Statute ReferenceDescription
48.981(4)Abused or neglected children and abused unborn children. Immunity from liability.
118.257Liability for referral to police.
118.295Suicide intervention; civil liability exemption.
118.31Corporal punishment.
125.035Civil liability exemption: furnishing alcoholic beverages.
125.037Civil liability exemption for municipalities.
146.84Violations related to patient health care records.
895.035Parental liability for acts of minor child.
895.045Contributory negligence.
895.48Civil liability exemption; emergency medical care.
895.525Participation in recreational activities; restrictions on civil liability, assumption of risk.


Safety and Violence

Statute ReferenceDescription
29.301General restrictions on hunting. (hunting prohibited near schools)
115.365Assistance to schools for suicide prevention programs.
115.368Assistance to schools for protective behaviors programs.
118.01(2)(d)7Suicide prevention instruction.
118.01(2)(d)8Protective behaviors instruction.
118.07Health and safety requirements.
118.08School zones; crossings.
118.09Safety zones. (traffic)
118.105Control of traffic on school premises.
118.12Sale of goods and services at schools.
118.164Removal of pupils from class.
118.295Suicide intervention; civil liability exemption.
118.31Corporal punishment.
120.13(1)(a)School government rules, conduct code.
120.13(1)(b), (c)School government rules, conduct code. (bomb threats)
813.125Harassment restraining orders and injunctions.
938.02(3m)Definitions. (delinquent)
938.12Jurisdiction over juveniles alleged to be delinquent.
938.34(5)Restitution. (juvenile)
938.396(1)(d)Law enforcement access to school records.
938.396(2g)(m)Notification of juvenile's school.
940.20(5)Battery to a technical college district or school district officers or employees.
941.235Carrying firearm in public building.
947.013Harassment.
948.13Child sex offender working with children.
948.40Contributing to the delinquency of a child.
948.51Hazing.
948.60Possession of a dangerous weapon by a person under 18.
948.605Gun-free school zones.
948.61Dangerous weapons other than firearms on schools premises.
Ch. 940Crimes Against Life and Bodily Security.
Ch. 948Crimes Against Children.
PI 8.01(2)(i)Safe and healthful facilities.


School-Age Parents

Statute ReferenceDescription
48.375Parental consent required prior to abortion; judicial waiver procedure.
54.46(6)Emancipation of married minors.
115.355Assistance to schools for instruction on adoption.
115.91Definition.
115.915Availability of program services and modifications.
115.92Establishment of programs; rules.
115.92(1)Establishment of programs; rules. (adoption instruction)
115.93State aid.
118.15(4m)Compulsory school attendance.
809.105Appeals in proceedings related to parental consent prior to performance of abortion.
891.39Presumption as to whether a child is marital or non-marital; self-crimination; birth certificates.
891.405Presumption of paternity based on acknowledgment.
891.41Presumption of paternity based on marriage of the parties.
PI 19School age parents.


School Health Services

Statute ReferenceDescription
101.055Public employee safety and health.
115.001(11)School nurse. (definition)
115.28(7m)Certification of school nurses.
115.35Health problems education.
115.76Definitions. (special education)
115.76(14)Related services. (special education)
115.88State aid. (special education categorical aid)
118.07Health and safety requirements.
118.07(3)Health and safety requirements. (meningococcal disease information)
118.076Lifesaving skills instruction
118.125Pupil records.
118.126Privileged communication. (self-disclosure of AOD use)
118.135Eye examinations and evaluations.
118.24(2)(f)School district administrator. (referrals for AOD problems)
118.25Health examinations. (requirements for public school employees)
118.255Health treatment services for children with special physical or mental health treatment needs.
118.29Administration of drugs to pupils and emergency care.
118.291Asthmatic pupils; possession and use of inhalers.
118.292Epinephrine Law.
118.2925Life threatening allergies.
118.293Concussion Law.
120.12(16)Immunization of children.
120.13(11)Nurses and dentists. (regulations for employment in schools by county population)
121.02(l)(g)School district standards. Provide for emergency nursing.
121.02(1)(i)School district standards. Provide for safe and healthful facilities.
146.81-84Patient health care records.
146.89Volunteer health care provider program.
250.06Public health nurses.
252.04Immunization program.
252.21Communicable diseases; schools; duties of teachers, parents, officers.
450.09Pharmacy practice.
895.48Civil liability exception; emergency medical care.
905.04Physician-patient, registered nurse-patient, chiropractor-patient, psychologist-patient, social worker-patient, marriage and family therapist-patient and professional counselor-patient privilege.
Ch. 441Board of Nursing. (Nurse Practice Act)
Ch. 448Medical practices. (Medical Practice Act)
Ch. 940Crimes Against Life and Bodily Security.
Ch. 948Crimes Against Children.
DHS 90.06Early intervention services for children from birth to age 3 with developmental needs.
DHS 139Qualifications of public health professionals employed by local public health agencies.
DHS 144Immunization of students.
DHS 145Control of communicable diseases.
DHS 146Vaccine – Preventable Diseases.
Ch. N6Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses.
Ch. N7Board of Nursing Rules of Conduct.
Ch. SPS 332.15OSHA Reference of Safety.
29 CFR 1910.1030Bloodborne Pathogen Standards.
42 USC, 12112 340-396 1910.1030Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).
Title 34-Education 99.1-67Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Regulations.


Special Education

Statute ReferenceDescription
115.758Construction.
115.76Definitions.
115.77Local education agency duties.
115.777Special education referrals.
115.78Individualized education program team; timeline.
115.782Evaluations.
115.787Individualized education programs.
115.79Educational placements.
115.791Reimbursement for private school placement.
115.792Procedural safeguards.
115.797Mediation.
115.80Due process hearings.
115.807Transfer of parental rights at age of majority.
115.81Children in residential care centers.
115.812Placement disputes; school board referrals; interagency cooperation.
115.82Admission and transportation of nonresidents.
115.88State aid.
115.881Additional special education aid.
115.897Exhaustion of remedies.
120.12(19)Integrated service program.
PI 11Children with disabilities.
Title 34 Chapter III Part 300.1 – 756Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) Regulations
29 USC 794Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.