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WI AB828

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shelia Stubbs

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Department of Public Instruction must create a grant program for school counselors to cover costs of continuing education and training in mental and behavioral health
  • Eligible recipients are individuals holding a DPI-issued school counselor license under s. PI 34.059 who are required to hold that license for their employment
  • Program begins in the 2026-27 school year
  • Appropriates $2,000,000 in general purpose revenue for fiscal year 2026-27 ($0 in 2025-26)
  • DPI is required to promulgate rules to implement and administer the grant program

Legislative Description

Grants to school counselors, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)

Last Action

Representative Sheehan added as a coauthor

2/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/6/2026

Full Bill Text

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