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WI SB833

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jesse James

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Origin

Senate

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 must hold a DPI-issued school counselor license and be 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 (no funding in 2025-26)

  • DPI is required to promulgate administrative rules to implement and administer the program

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Representative Sheehan added as a cosponsor

2/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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