Wisconsin Legislative Council
AMENDMENT MEMO
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Memo published: February 16, 2024 Contact: Emily Hicks, Staff Attorney
2023 Senate Bill 971
Senate
Amendment 2
2023 SENATE BILL 971
2023 Act 20 created an Office of Literacy, known as the “Wisconsin Reading Center,” in the Department
of Public Instruction to carry out responsibilities relating to early literacy outcomes. Under the act, the
State Superintendent of Public Instruction must nominate a director for the office; the nomination is
subject to Senate confirmation.
Senate Bill 971 creates appropriations for two responsibilities of the Office of Literacy created by Act 20:
a literacy coaching program and administration of early literacy grants.
SENATE AMENDMENT 2
Senate Amendment 2 specifies that the director of the Office of Literacy is assigned to executive salary
group 3 under s. 20.923 (4) (c), Stats.
BILL HISTORY
Senator Stroebel offered Senate Amendment 2 on February 13, 2024. On February 13, 2024, the Senate
adopted the amendment and passed the bill, as amended, each on a voice vote.
For a full history of the bill, visit the Legislature’s bill history page.
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