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State Statutes are laws created by the Wisconsin State Legislature that all agencies must follow.

  • Chapter 48  (PDF) Children's Code

    • s.48.025
    • s.48.42
Administrative Rules are written by the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family services and must be submitted to the Wisconsin State Legislature for approval.  Most often there are statutory requirements that direct the Department to create administrative rules.  All agencies in Wisconsin must follow Administrative Rules.  

 

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