Medical Freedom
View Rep. Goeben as she gives her floor speech on her bill which protects organ transplant and donor patients from vaccine discrimination. AB 955 / SB 933 now heads to Governor Evers desk. Please contact the Governor’s office asking him to sign this legislation into law.
The Assembly also passed ABÂ 610, which allows waivers from immunization requirements at institutions of higher education.
Assembly – February 20th & 22nd
The Speaker’s Truancy Taskforce
The Speaker’s Task Force on Truancy bill package passed the Assembly on February 20th. The Task Force conducted numerous public hearings across the state to gather insights and perspectives from various stakeholders. The culmination of these efforts has resulted in a comprehensive report outlining key findings and recommendations to address the challenges associated with truancy.
The work of the task force underscores the importance of addressing truancy as a barrier to student success. By engaging stakeholders and examining current practices, we have developed actionable recommendations to improve attendance accountability and ensure every child has access to quality education.
The bill package includes an overall definition of truancy, adds a reporting requirement to the DPI report card on truancy, provides additional language in parent letters addressing their right of request for intervention methods when a child is truant, a retention policy that can be used as a last case resort when a student misses up to a cumulative 30 days of school without statute protected excuses, and a grant program in which to provide truancy officer assists to qualifying districts.
AB1024
Relating to: notice to the parent or guardian of a habitually truant child.
AB1025
Relating to: definitions related to truancy.
AB1026
Relating to: prohibiting grade promotion on the basis of absences from school.
AB1027
Relating to: funding a truancy reduction grant program and making an appropriation.
AB1028
Relating to: a truancy reduction grant program.
AB1029
Relating to: including truancy information in the school district and school accountability report.
Speaker’s Task Force on Childhood Obesity
The task force studied circumstances contributing to childhood obesity, including physical activity, nutrition, medical and other root causes and factors. The task force aimed to combat obesity and its associated health risks among children. These bills passed the Assembly on February 20th.
AB1014
Relating to: childhood obesity prevention and management grants.
AB1015
Relating to: childhood obesity prevention and management grants and making an appropriation.
AB1016
Relating to: requiring public and private schools to offer a minimum amount of physical activity each week.
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At the Capitol
Northeastern Wisconsin Technical College Student Leaders group stopped by the capitol to discuss areas that are important for student success.
This week, I had the opportunity to speak with TeenPact Leadership Schools. These are amazing students learning to understand the political process and value their liberty. TeenPact Students learn how to embrace their call as the next generation of leaders, find encouragement among like-minded peers, and develop the skills to engage the culture. www.teenpact.com
The Alzheimer’s Association visited Rep. Goeben’s office and met with Chris (right), Rep. Goeben’s fantastic staffer who also wrote this.
Students from Notre Dame Academy in Green Bay came to the capitol to support AB 1034. (See featured photo above.)
School District facilities and student athletes are utilized by the WIAA. But the WIAA proposes, makes, and enforces rules without requiring public insight into their decisions.
AB 1034 prohibits public school districts from being members of the interscholastic athletic association unless the association subjects itself to public meeting laws and open meeting laws to promote transparency. Records concerning referees and pupil athletes are exempt, and not subject to public records requests.
Happy to have a conversation with representatives from East Wisconsin Savings Bank in Kaukauna. Thankful for the time they took to share about how legislation that has passed through the assembly will help to prevent elder fraud.
Blue Books Are Still Available!
District #5 Residents, please contact my office for your copy while supplies last.
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Upcoming Events in District 5
Spring Arts & Craft Market:
Saturday, March 23
10:00AM – 2:00 PM
Scotty’s Pub 2091 County Road JJ, Kaukauna
Ashwaubenon 2024 Village Wide Rummage Sale
Registration open now until March 29th
https://ashwaubenon.gov/
T.A.A.G. Spring Four Wheeler Raffle Fundraiser: Saturday, April 6, 2024
11:00 AM – 4pm
Maloney’s N1994 Maloney Rd. Kaukauna
Get tickets ahead by calling Ray Dana (920) 544-1448
All proceeds support Wisconsin Veterans and First Responders
Alex’s 12th Annual Peace ‘N Love Walk: Saturday, April 27, 2024
10:00 AM – Registration
11:00 AM – Walk Starts
Hydro Park Kaukauna
Proceeds support local families battling cancer
Do you know of an event in District 5?
Please contact my office with any upcoming events. I look forward to sharing your event details in the next Goeben Gazette.
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Contact Information
My staff and I are here to serve you. If you have general questions or concerns regarding legislative matters, or if you need assistance with a state agency, please feel free to contact us. We are here to assist you!
We are also happy to schedule a meeting with you, either here in Madison, or in District 5.
Representative Joy Goeben
State Capitol, Room 209 North
PO Box 8952
Madison, WI 53708
Rep.Goeben@legis.wisconsin.gov
(608) 237-9105 or Toll Free (888) 534-0005
