2/02/2026

MADISON - A proposed ‘Bill of Rights’ for teachers drew mostly opposition at a packed public hearing on Wednesday, with critics raising concerns about potential consequences for students with disabilities. The legislation will allow teachers to remove students from classrooms if they disrupt class for more than 10 minutes and notify other students’ parents about the incidents. The bill would also protect teachers from being terminated for enforcing classroom rules.  State Sen. Rachael Cabral-Guevera, R-Fox Crossing, the author of the bill, said teachers need protection from violent or disruptive students.  Under the proposed bill, students repeatedly removed for violent or disruptive behavior would need a behavior intervention plan before returning to class.  Critics worry that notifying every parent in a classroom about disruptions may create a target on struggling students.  The bill must pass the Senate Committee on Education before it can head to the state Senate floor for a vote.