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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
Public statements
Why lawmakers voted
Last checked Aug 3, 7:09 AM
Couldn't find a published reason.
Wyoming roll calls
Recorded votes
1 roll call
H04 - Education:Do Pass Failed 3-6-0-0-02025-02-10 · House3 yes 6 no
Official activity
Bill history
- H:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to HR 5-4House
- H No report prior to CoW CutoffHouse
- H04 - Education:Do Pass Failed 3-6-0-0-0House
- H Introduced and Referred to H04 - EducationHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- Bill Number AssignedLSO