Act 72 Recovery High Schools Grant Program
Forecasted
Act 72 Recovery High Schools Grant Program supports Wisconsin recovery schools with planning and operating funds to help pupils recovering from substance use disorders progress toward high school completion.
Funder: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Planning and Operational Grants)
Funding Amounts: Planning: up to $100,000, or $75,000 each if four grants are funded; operational cap requires confirmation; one school year
Summary: Supports the planning and operation of Wisconsin recovery high schools serving pupils recovering from substance use disorders.
Key Information: Operational applicants must demonstrate at least one other funding source and meet specific programming and pupil-admission requirements.
Description
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) administers separate planning and operational grants for recovery high schools under 2023 Wisconsin Act 72. These schools serve pupils recovering from a substance use disorder, including pupils with a coexisting mental health disorder. They operate only high school grades and award credits toward their own diploma or credits transferable toward a school district diploma.
Planning grants support organizations developing a final plan to establish a recovery high school, including program, curriculum, and mental health services planning. Operational grants support school staffing, facilities, transportation, recovery activities, and administration. The operational model combines progress toward high school completion with evidence-based recovery support, including peer-to-peer suicide prevention programming, smaller classes, and self-care planning.
