Assembly Bill 299 mandates the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System to contract with a vendor to provide virtual mental health services specifically for students enrolled in UW System institutions with a full-time undergraduate enrollment of no more than 30,000 students, as measured on the preceding April 1. The bill outlines that the virtual services must complement existing mental health offerings at these institutions and expand access to support services beyond traditional business hours. Additionally, the vendor must include evidence-based clinical wellness content and employ licensed mental health providers experienced in higher education.

The bill also stipulates that the Board prioritize vendors with at least five years of experience in providing mental health services to higher education institutions. Furthermore, the contracted vendor is required to submit an annual report to the Board and the legislature detailing the provision of virtual mental health services, including usage statistics at both the system-wide and institutional levels. This initiative aims to enhance mental health support for students in the UW System, ensuring they have access to necessary resources.