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WI SB926
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jesse James
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AI Summary
- Department of Public Instruction must implement a pilot program during the 2026-27 and 2027-28 school years to provide at least 50,000 high school students access to an electronic behavioral health prevention tool
- Appropriates $3,000,000 in 2026-27 as a continuing appropriation, with spending capped at $1,500,000 per school year
- The electronic tool must include online behavioral health education resources, peer-to-peer support services with moderated chat, and private sessions with mental health professionals
- Tool must offer full English and Spanish functionality, interpreter services for additional languages, and be accessible via both mobile app and web-based application across multiple device types
- Provider must have demonstrated experience serving rural and urban public schools in other states; DPI may contract with a cooperative educational service agency to administer the program
Legislative Description
Implementing a behavioral health prevention pilot program and making an appropriation.
Last Action
Public hearing held
3/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families2/6/2026
Full Bill Text
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