Sonja Blake v. Debra Jossart

¶ 62. (dissenting). At issue in the instant case is the constitutionality of Wis. Stat. § 48.685(5)(br)5. (2013-14),1 which permanently bars individuals convicted of, among other things, "[a]n offense involving fraudulent activ*39ity as a participant" in various federal and Wisconsin welfare programs from becoming a state certified childcare provider.

¶ 63. The consequences of being unable to become a certified childcare provider are substantial. Childcare providers who provide care for four or more children or for children over the age of seven must be certified.2 Only certified childcare…