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WI SB306
Provision of virtual mental health services for students at certain UW System institutions. (FE)
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Introduced
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
In Committee
06/13/2025
06/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
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 System Board of Regents to contract with a vendor to provide virtual mental health services for students at UW System institutions with 30,000 or fewer full-time undergraduate students. The virtual mental health services must complement existing campus mental health resources and offer expanded access beyond typical business hours. The vendor must include evidence-based clinical wellness content, behavioral health coaches, and licensed mental health providers experienced in serving higher education students. The Board of Regents must prioritize selecting a vendor with at least 5 years of experience providing mental health services to higher education institutions and a proven track record of collaborative software that supports communication with campus clinical staff. The chosen vendor will be required to submit an annual report to the Board of Regents and the state legislature, detailing statistics about student usage of the virtual mental health services both system-wide and on a per-institution basis. This bill aims to improve mental health support and accessibility for students at smaller UW System campuses by introducing a comprehensive virtual mental health service option.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (14)
Jesse James (R)*,
Lindee Brill (R),
Barbara Dittrich (R),
Rick Gundrum (R),
Dean Kaufert (R),
Joel Kitchens (R),
Rob Kreibich (R),
Paul Melotik (R),
Clint Moses (R),
Jeff Mursau (R),
Todd Novak (R),
Pat Snyder (R),
Paul Tittl (R),
Travis Tranel (R),
Last Action
Fiscal estimate received (on 06/16/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb306 |
| Fiscal Note - SB306: Fiscal Estimate From UWS | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/fe/sb306/sb306_uws.pdf |
| SB306 ROCP for Committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/senate/mental_health_substance_abuse_prevention_children_and_families/1924876.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SB306.pdf |
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