Rick Gundrum, Wisconsin State Representative for 58th District | Facebook
Rick Gundrum, Wisconsin State Representative for 58th District | Facebook
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "posting the child abuse and neglect reporting hotline in school buildings. (FE)".
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill mandates that every school board, independent charter school operator, and governing body of private schools participating in a parental choice program or the Special Needs Scholarship Program in Wisconsin must display a sign in a prominent public area within each school building. The sign should contain the telephone number for the local county or state agency tasked with receiving and investigating child abuse and neglect reports. This measure is intended to ensure that critical contact information is easily accessible in school environments, potentially aiding in the timely reporting and investigation of suspected child abuse or neglect incidents.
The bill was co-authored by Senator André Jacque (Republican-1st District), Representative Elijah R. Behnke (Republican-6th District), Representative Barbara Dittrich (Republican-99th District), Representative Benjamin Franklin (Republican-88th District), and Representative Daniel Knodl (Republican-24th District).
Rick Gundrum has co-authored or authored another 94 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.
Gundrum graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Washington County with an AS and again from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh with a BS.
Gundrum, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2018 to represent the state's 58th Assembly district, replacing previous state representative Bob Gannon.
In Wisconsin, the legislative process starts when a senator, constituent, group, or agency proposes an idea for a bill. After drafting, the bill is introduced, numbered, and referred to a committee for review and public input. If approved, it moves through three readings and votes in both the Senate and Assembly. Once both chambers pass the same version, the bill goes to the governor, who can sign it, veto it, or let it become law without a signature. Only a small share of bills introduced each session ultimately become law. You can learn more about the Wisconsin legislative process here.
| Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| AB244 | 05/02/2025 | Posting the child abuse and neglect reporting hotline in school buildings. (FE) |
| AB237 | 05/02/2025 | The age at which an infant is covered under the safe haven law |
| AB212 | 04/23/2025 | Registration of out-of-state health care providers to provide telehealth services. (FE) |
| AB200 | 04/15/2025 | Applying the motor vehicle fuel tax supplier’s administrative allowance to diesel fuel, a motor vehicle fuel tax refund for evaporation losses, and making an appropriation. (FE) |
| AB156 | 04/02/2025 | Requiring child sexual abuse prevention education. (FE) |
| AB134 | 03/13/2025 | The effective date of certain provisions contained in 2023 Wisconsin Act 126 |
| AB54 | 02/24/2025 | Utilization management controls for antipsychotic prescription drugs under the Medical Assistance program. (FE) |
| AB12 | 02/06/2025 | State agency status for certain physician assistants and advanced practice nurses who provide services without compensation for local health departments or school districts. (FE) |
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