Home school prohibition-parents with convictions.
HB 149 prohibits individuals convicted of specific offenses against minors or under investigation for child abuse/neglect from administering home-based educational programs in Wyoming. It bans parents/guardians with recent convictions (within 7 years) for offenses like child abuse, sexual assault, or crimes involving minors (as listed in subsection 21-4-102(b)(i)), unless the conviction was reversed, annulled, or pardoned. The bill also restricts anyone advised by child protective services not to start home schooling during an active abuse/neglect investigation. Parents already running home schools before an investigation may continue, but must appeal restrictions through administrative hearings if challenged.
Bill status
introduced
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 11, 2026
Last action Feb 14, 2026
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1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
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