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WY HB0034

School finance-mental health services.


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Introduced
01/13/2023
In Committee
02/13/2023
Crossed Over
01/27/2023
Passed
Dead
02/24/2023

Introduced Session

2023 General Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT relating to school finance; creating a program for school districts to apply for competitive grants to assist in providing mental health services to K-12 public education students for two (2) years; providing an appropriation; requiring reporting; and providing for an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill creates a two-year program that allows school districts in Wyoming to apply for competitive grants to assist in providing mental health services to K-12 public education students. The grants, which cannot exceed $120,000 per year, must be used for services and programs that address the mental health needs of students, and cannot be used for certain purposes related to gender transitioning, sex-change operations, abortions, or assisted suicide. The Wyoming Department of Education is required to promulgate rules to carry out the program, notify applicants of grant decisions, and report on the impact of the services provided. The bill also appropriates $11.52 million from the public school foundation program account to fund the grant program.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Education

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Education (J)

Last Action

S:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to SR 5-4 (on 02/24/2023)

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