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WI SB351
WI SB351Funding for University of Wisconsin System student health services and making an appropriation. (FE)
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Introduced
06/27/2025
06/27/2025
In Committee
06/27/2025
06/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides funding to the University of Wisconsin System for additional or improved student health services related to mental and behavioral health. For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
AI Summary
This bill provides funding of $11 million annually for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to the University of Wisconsin System specifically for enhancing student health services focused on mental and behavioral health. The funding, which comes from the state's General Purpose Revenue (GPR) fund, can be used for a range of purposes including hiring additional staff, providing training, improving operational processes, conducting assessments, and developing prevention programs. By creating a new section under statute 20.285 (1) (cm), the bill establishes a dedicated funding stream to support mental and behavioral health services for University of Wisconsin students, recognizing the growing importance of addressing student mental health needs in higher education settings. The bill aims to help universities expand and improve their capacity to support students' psychological well-being through targeted financial resources.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (45)
Tim Carpenter (D)*,
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D)*,
Dora Drake (D)*,
Dianne Hesselbein (D)*,
LaTonya Johnson (D)*,
Sarah Keyeski (D)*,
Chris Larson (D)*,
Brad Pfaff (D)*,
Melissa Ratcliff (D)*,
Kelda Roys (D)*,
Jeff Smith (D)*,
Mark Spreitzer (D)*,
Jamie Wall (D)*,
Bob Wirch (D)*,
Clint Anderson (D),
Margaret Arney (D),
Mike Bare (D),
Brienne Brown (D),
Ryan Clancy (D),
Karen DeSanto (D),
Ben DeSmidt (D),
Jodene Emerson (D),
Joan Fitzgerald (D),
Russell Goodwin (D),
Kalan Haywood (D),
Francesca Hong (D),
Alex Joers (D),
Tara Johnson (D),
Darrin Madison (D),
Renuka Mayadev (D),
Vincent Miresse (D),
Supreme Moore Omokunde (D),
Greta Neubauer (D),
Lori Palmeri (D),
Pricilla Prado (D),
Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D),
Ann Roe (D),
Christine Sinicki (D),
Lee Snodgrass (D),
Angela Stroud (D),
Shelia Stubbs (D),
Lisa Subeck (D),
Angelito Tenorio (D),
Randy Udell (D),
Robyn Vining (D),
Last Action
Representative J. Jacobson added as a cosponsor (on 01/09/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb351 |
| Fiscal Note - SB351: Fiscal Estimate From UWS | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/fe/sb351/sb351_uws.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SB351.pdf |
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