Bill > HB0180

This bill establishes a statewide mental health program for K-12 public school students in Wyoming, administered by the state Department of Education. The program, which will run for at least two school years, aims to screen and identify students with mental health challenges, provide initial stabilization, and refer students to appropriate support services. School districts can voluntarily participate and will receive funding to implement the program. Each participating district will create two new positions: a community project manager (with salary caps based on school size) and a community support coordinator. The bill appropriates up to $5 million from the public school foundation program account, with an additional $805,000 allocated specifically for the 2025-2026 school year. The Department of Education is also authorized to create two full-time positions to manage the program. Participating districts must report on program expenditures, the number of students served, and the impact of services, and parents will be notified if their child is identified as needing services. By August 1, 2026, the Department of Education must report to the joint education interim committee with findings, recommendations, and insights into the program's effectiveness and associated costs.

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https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2025/HB0180