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WI SB926

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jesse James

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

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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