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SB 968

Relating to: funding for the Family Foundations home visitation program for social media education and making an appropriation. (FE)

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Kristin Dassler-Alfheim and 4 co-sponsors

Wisconsin bill to fund Family Foundations home visitation programs for social media education; failed passage in 2026 legislative session.

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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Bill Summary · SB 968

Legislative bill overview

SB 968 would have provided state funding to the Family Foundations home visitation program specifically for social media education components. The bill included a direct appropriation to support this initiative, though the specific dollar amount would have been detailed in the fiscal estimate.

Why is this important

Home visitation programs target at-risk families and children during critical developmental periods. Adding social media education reflects growing concern about digital literacy and online safety risks for families, particularly those with limited resources or education access.

Potential points of contention

  • Program effectiveness unclear: Limited evidence may exist on whether home visitation is the most effective venue for social media education versus school-based or community programs
  • Funding priorities debate: Competing demands for limited state education/family services budgets; some may question whether social media education should take precedence over other family support needs
  • Scope creep concerns: Questions about whether home visitation programs should expand into digital literacy or maintain focus on traditional health, parenting, and developmental support

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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