John Jagler, Wisconsin State Senator for 13th District | Official Website
John Jagler, Wisconsin State Senator for 13th District | Official Website
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "workforce literacy grant program. (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 the Department of Workforce Development to create a program offering an annual grant to a nonprofit organization in Wisconsin that supports workforce literacy. To qualify, organizations must provide adult literacy services or support community-based literacy programs in more than half of the state's counties. Grant funds can be used for teaching workforce readiness skills, basic and digital literacy, preparing for GED and HSED tests, and other initiatives to enhance the state's workforce. Additionally, it allows for investment in training, materials, and professional support for organizations directly offering adult literacy services.
The bill was co-authored by Representative Dave Maxey (Republican-83rd District), Senator Steve L. Nass (Republican-11th District), Senator Rob Stafsholt (Republican-10th District). It was co-sponsored by Representative David Armstrong (Republican-67th District), Representative Elijah R. Behnke (Republican-6th District), and Representative Barbara Dittrich (Republican-99th District), along two other co-sponsors.
John Jagler has authored or co-authored another 10 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.
Jagler, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Senate in 2021 to represent the state's 13th Senate district, replacing previous state senator Scott L. Fitzgerald.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SB240 | 05/09/2025 | Workforce literacy grant program. (FE) |
| SB193 | 04/14/2025 | Revoking a transfer of real property on death, obtaining evidence of the termination of a decedent’s property interests, disbursing deposits after rescission of real property wholesaler contracts, and filing satisfactions of judgment |
| SB145 | 03/21/2025 | The procedure for adding federal newborn screening recommendations to the state-required newborn screenings, granting rule-making authority, and providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures. (FE) |
| SB18 | 02/05/2025 | Changes to the educational assessment program and the school and school district accountability report. (FE) |
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