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HB0180

K-12 Mental Health Program

Last scannedOct 9, 2026, 2:19 AM

In one sentence

This act creates a program within Wyoming public schools to address mental health needs for K-12 students, providing funding and positions to support the initiative.

What it does

  • Creates a program within the Department of Education to help K-12 students with their mental health needs.
  • Provides up to $5 million from the public school foundation account to fund this program in the 2025-2026 school year.
  • Requires each participating district to report on how they use the funds and the impact of the services provided.
  • Establishes community project manager positions within schools to help implement the mental health program, with salaries based on ADM (Average Daily Membership).
  • Repeals a previous provision related to funding for education.

Who it affects

  • K-12 public school students in Wyoming
  • School districts that choose to participate in the program

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill is marked as inactive and has died in committee, so it will not become law.
  • It does not specify what happens if funds are unspent or unused by June 30, 2026.
  • The effectiveness of the program beyond the initial two-year period is uncertain.

Plain language

Terms to know

ADM
Average Daily Membership, a measure used by schools to count student enrollment.
Community Project Manager
A position created within school districts to help manage the mental health program.

Official record

Sources

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Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 3, 7:09 AM

Couldn't find a published reason.

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

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Official activity

Bill history

  1. H:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to HR 5-4House
  2. H No report prior to CoW CutoffHouse
  3. H04 - Education:Do Pass Failed 3-6-0-0-0House
  4. H Introduced and Referred to H04 - EducationHouse
  5. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  6. Bill Number AssignedLSO