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WI AB299

Provision of virtual mental health services for students at certain UW System institutions. (FE)


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Introduced
05/30/2025
In Committee
06/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System to contract with a vendor for the provision of virtual mental health services for students enrolled in UW System institutions that have not more than 30,000 full- time enrolled undergraduate students, as such enrollment was counted on the preceding April 1. The bill also sets certain requirements for the vendor of the virtual mental health services, including that the vendor[s services be designed to complement existing institution-based mental health offerings and expand students[ access to mental health support services beyond traditional business hours. Additionally, the bill requires the vendor chosen by the board to annually report to the board and the legislature regarding the vendor[s provision of virtual mental health services, including certain statistics regarding students[ use of the vendor[s virtual mental health services. For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.

AI Summary

This bill requires the University of Wisconsin (UW) System Board of Regents to contract with a vendor to provide virtual mental health services specifically for students at UW institutions with 30,000 or fewer full-time undergraduate students. The virtual mental health services must be designed to complement existing on-campus mental health resources and expand student access to mental health support beyond standard business hours. The vendor must include evidence-based clinical wellness content, behavioral health coaches, and licensed mental health professionals experienced in providing mental health care to higher education students. The bill prioritizes selecting a vendor with at least 5 years of experience providing mental health services in higher education and a proven track record of collaborative software that facilitates communication between the vendor and institutional clinical staff. Furthermore, the chosen vendor must submit an annual report to the board and legislature, detailing statistics about student usage of the virtual mental health services, both system-wide and at the individual institutional level. This legislation aims to improve mental health support and accessibility for students in smaller UW System institutions.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (14)

Last Action

Referred to committee on Rules (on 06/20/2025)

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