MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A new law requires Wisconsin schools to notify parents of sexual misconduct.
Democratic Governor Tony Evers signed the Republican-authored legislation into law earlier this month. It requires schools to notify a student’s parent or guardian promptly if their child is the alleged victim of a sexual offense by a school employee or volunteer.
The new requirements set a timeline for school to notify parents, something the state previously didn’t require. Schools will now have to provide a notice by 5pm the same day if a report is received during school hours, or by noon the next calendar day if it’s received after school hours.