# Wis. Stat. § 118.001: Duties and powers of school boards; construction of statutes

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C118_S118.001

## Section

- **Citation:** Wis. Stat. § 118.001
- **Heading:** Duties and powers of school boards; construction of statutes
- **Jurisdiction:** Wisconsin
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WI Code / Chapter 118 / Section 118.001

## Text

The statutory duties and powers of school boards shall be broadly construed to authorize any school board action that is within the comprehensive meaning of the terms of the duties and powers, if the action is not prohibited by the laws of the federal government or of this state.

History: 1995 a. 27 .

## Nearby sections

- [Wis. Stat. § 118.01 Educational goals and expectations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C118_S118.01.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 118.001 Duties and powers of school boards; construction of statutes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C118_S118.001.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 118.02 Special observance days.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C118_S118.02.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 118.03 Textbooks.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C118_S118.03.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 118.04 Summer classes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C118_S118.04.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 118.05 School conservation camps.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C118_S118.05.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 118.06 Flag, pledge of allegiance, and national anthem.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C118_S118.06.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 118.07 Health and safety requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C118_S118.07.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 118.08 School zones; crossings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C118_S118.08.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 118.09 Safety zones.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C118_S118.09.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 118.10 School safety patrols.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C118_S118.10.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 118.11 School fences.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C118_S118.11.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 118.12 Sale of goods and services at schools.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C118_S118.12.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 118.13 Pupil discrimination prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C118_S118.13.md)

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