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WI AB342

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Robyn Vining

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Department of Public Instruction must establish a grant program for school districts to hire school mental health professionals who are members of a racial minority group
  • Appropriates $5,000,000 in general purpose revenue for fiscal year 2025-26 and $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2026-27
  • Racial minority groups defined as Black Americans, American Indians or Alaskan Natives, Hispanics, individuals of Asian or Pacific Island origin, and individuals with ancestry including two or more races
  • DPI granted authority to promulgate rules to implement the program
  • Effective date is the day after publication or the 2nd day after publication of the 2025 biennial budget act, whichever is later

Legislative Description

Grants to hire school mental health professionals who are members of a racial minority group, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)

Last Action

Fiscal estimate received

7/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Education7/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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