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Posts tagged Budget

Wisconsin Budget Proposal: Prioritizing School Mental Health

State Superintendent Tony Evers’ 2019-21 budget includes a tenfold funding increase for school mental health programs.

BudgetGuest UserJuly 23, 2018Advocacy, Education, Youth mental health, Wisconsin Family Ties, Budget, Tony Evers, DPI

Grants to Expand Mental Health Services in Schools

Madison Metropolitan, Stoughton Area, and Sun Prairie Area School Districts will receive grants from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction for the 2018-19 school year to expand school-based mental health services.

BudgetGuest UserJuly 23, 2018Budget, mental health, Tony Evers, Joe Parisi, DPI

President's Proposed FY 2019 Budget Request

On Monday, Feb. 12th, the President released his proposed budget for FY 2019. The President’s budget includes proposed legislative changes affecting people with mental illness.

AdvocacyGuest UserFebruary 19, 2018Advocacy, DOJ, NIH, HUD, SAMHSA, Budget