Assembly Bill 260 establishes a pilot school-centered mental health program in Wisconsin, requiring the Department of Health Services (DHS) to allocate funds to a provider for operating the program in two schools—one in a rural district and one in a suburban or urban district—over the 2025-27 biennium. The program aims to support at-risk pupils and their families by providing year-round services, including evidence-based therapy, family coaching, and collaboration with school staff. The provider is responsible for employing full-time therapists and family coaches, as well as ensuring the program meets specific criteria such as engaging families and addressing social determinants of health.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the provider submit a report to DHS within six months after the program's conclusion, detailing its impact on pupils and families, including changes in mental health symptoms and academic performance. DHS is then required to distribute this report to the legislature. The bill emphasizes the importance of measuring the program's effectiveness and facilitating connections to community health services to enhance overall well-being for participating pupils and their families.