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Wisconsin's audit committee has ordered a review of the Department of Public Instruction's process for handling educator misconduct.

The bipartisan audit committee unanimously approved the audit at a meeting Nov. 5.

The audit follows criticism of State Superintendent Jill Underly over the handling of sexual misconduct and grooming allegations against school staff.

The state Legislature's bipartisan audit committee on Nov. 5 ordered a review into the Department of Public Instruction's process for removing, suspending or restricting educator licenses.

The audit comes as State Superintendent Jill Underly has received criticism for her department’s handling of grooming and sexual misconduct allegations against licensed school staff.

The Legislative Audit Bureau wil

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