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WI SB352
Bill
Status
3/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
LaTonya Johnson
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AI Summary
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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
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Appropriates $5,000,000 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $5,000,000 in fiscal year 2026-27 for the grants (total $10 million over the biennium)
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Defines "member of a racial minority group" as Black Americans, American Indians or Alaskan Natives, Hispanics, individuals of Asian or Pacific Island origin, or individuals with ancestry including two or more races
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Grants DPI authority to promulgate rules to implement the program
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Takes effect 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
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
3/23/2026