MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction was recently awarded federal grant funding to help meet the growing mental health needs of Wisconsin students by increasing pupil services staffing capacity in schools. The five-year, $10 million grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Education through its 2024 School-Based Mental Health Professionals Grant Program and supports school districts in building mental health staffing capacity. The DPI was one of 22 grant recipients ac...| Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
USDE cancels $10 million grant to Wisconsin designed to | Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Overview Federal funding is essential to support the diverse needs of Wisconsin's students, schools and libraries. These resources provide vital assistance for: Students with disabilities Economically disadvantaged families Youth mental health programs English learners Efforts to reduce class sizes Federal funding also plays a key role in initiatives expanding access to school meals to hungry kids, career and technical education opportunities, academic enrichment, and much more.| Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction