Education

died · Wyoming · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 159: Safeguarding personal expression at K-12 schools.

HB 159 protects students' religious, political, and ideological speech in Wyoming public schools. It prohibits schools from discriminating against students for expressing these views in class discussions, assignments, club activities, or clothing - similar to how other student speech is treated. The bill creates a legal cause of action for violations, allowing students or clubs to seek at least $5,000 in damages plus other remedies. Exceptions include unprotected speech (per the First Amendment) or conduct that disrupts school operations or creates a hostile environment.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProtects student speech rights in K-12 schools, advancing educational freedom and access as defined in the bill's purpose to prevent discrimination in expression.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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signed · Wyoming · House Feb 27, 2026

SF 47: Increase of Hathaway scholarship awards.

This bill increases funding for Wyoming's Hathaway scholarship program. It raises per-semester award amounts for three scholarship tiers: opportunity ($840 → $1,180), performance ($1,260 → $1,770), and honor ($1,680 → $2,360) scholarships for students meeting specific GPA and test score criteria. The bill also increases the maximum annual need-based scholarship award from $1,575 to $2,120. These changes apply to eligible Wyoming students pursuing degrees or certificates at approved institutions, effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly increases state budget allocation for education scholarships, directly funding essential public programs through higher appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases scholarship funding for higher education access, directly boosting financial aid for Wyoming students pursuing degrees/certificates.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

signed · Wyoming · House Feb 27, 2026

SF 18: Attendance of students in K-12 schools.

This bill (SF 18) ensures Wyoming public K-12 schools are equally free and accessible to all children, including those attending part-time. It requires schools to operate for a minimum of 175 days per year (unless an alternative schedule is approved by the state board after public meetings), and mandates annual evaluations of alternative schedules. Parents or guardians of eligible children may apply for an Education Savings Account (ESA) program under existing law. The changes apply starting the 2026-2027 school year.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEnsures equal access for all K-12 students including part-time, mandates 175-day school year, and permits ESA programs - expands educational access.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

died · Wyoming · House Feb 24, 2026

SF 36: Hathaway lump sum merit scholarship.

This bill amends Wyoming's Hathaway scholarship program to provide recipients with a single lump sum payment instead of semester-by-semester disbursements. It eliminates requirements for satisfactory academic progress, continuous enrollment, and minimum credit hours, simplifying access to funds. Eligibility remains based on high school GPA and standardized test scores, with three scholarship tiers: $6,720 for a 2.50 GPA/43rd percentile, $10,080 for a 3.0 GPA/56th percentile, and $13,440 for a 3.5 GPA/79th percentile. The changes directly affect Wyoming students pursuing degrees or certificates who meet the academic criteria.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill simplifies scholarship access with lump sum payments, removing academic progress requirements, expanding financial aid for higher education without restricting eligibility.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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died · Wyoming · House Feb 23, 2026

HB 115: Cardiac events in schools-planning and training.

HB 115 requires all Wyoming school districts (including charter schools) to create and implement cardiac emergency response plans for general school settings and separate plans for athletic events. Key provisions mandate that schools place and maintain AEDs in unlocked, accessible locations (within 3 minutes), train staff in CPR and AED use per American Heart Association standards, and rehearse athletic venue protocols annually. The bill allocates $50,000 for reimbursement of implementation costs during the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years, with priority for districts serving higher percentages of students eligible for free meals. It applies directly to school staff, students, and emergency medical providers by standardizing cardiac emergency protocols across all school properties and athletic events.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $50,000 to fund cardiac emergency response plans and training, directly increasing resources for public safety in schools.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates cardiac safety protocols and funds AED implementation in schools, enhancing student/staff protection and school infrastructure within education context.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates AEDs, CPR training, and allocates $50k for cardiac emergency response plans in schools, directly enhancing public health preparedness and patient access to life-saving care.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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failed · Wyoming · House Feb 14, 2026

HB 186: Baby Olivia act-requiring human development education.

HB 186, the "Baby Olivia Act," requires Wyoming public schools to provide human development education to students in grades 5-12, mandating specific instructional materials. The bill directs schools to show two videos: one displaying high-definition fetal organ development via ultrasound, and another demonstrating fertilization and human development stages from conception to birth. School districts must allow parental opt-outs via written request and comply with annual audits by the state education department. The law applies to all public school districts beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, with implementation requiring legislative approval for health education standards. The bill failed its introduction in the Wyoming House (39-20-3) on February 14, 2026.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates specific human development curriculum in K-12 schools, directly advancing educational curriculum standards through required instructional materials and content.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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failed · Wyoming · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 74: Public schools to provide feminine hygiene products.

HB 74 requires Wyoming public school districts to provide free feminine hygiene products (like tampons and pads) in restrooms designated exclusively for female students, starting with the 2026-2027 school year. It directly affects schools serving students in grades 6-12, mandating that districts ensure these products are available, accessible, and that students are informed of their location. The bill appropriates $487,500 to reimburse schools based on actual costs, with limits of $1,100 per 100 female students for 2026-2027 and $850 per 100 for 2027-2028. The bill is pending (failed introduction on Feb. 11, 2026) and would take effect July 1, 2026, if enacted.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $487,500 to fund free feminine hygiene products in schools, directly increasing funding for public services.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates free feminine hygiene products in K-12 school restrooms with dedicated funding, enhancing student access to essential health resources and well-being in educational settings.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides free feminine hygiene products in schools, improving access to essential health resources as part of public health initiatives.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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failed · Wyoming · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 142: Literacy screening assessment and intervention.

HB 142 requires Wyoming public schools to implement literacy screening assessments for students in kindergarten through grade 5, administered three times yearly for K-3 and targeted for grades 4-5. Schools must provide evidence-based interventions for students identified as high-risk for reading difficulties (including dyslexia), with individualized plans requiring parental consent, while also mandating research-backed core literacy instruction in areas like phonemic awareness, decoding, and reading comprehension. The bill repeals Wyoming's previous reading assessment program and requires annual reporting to the state education department on student progress toward an 80% target for low-risk reading scores in K-3, with schools failing to meet goals submitting improvement plans. It directly affects K-5 students, school districts, and parents through new screening, intervention, and reporting requirements.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates literacy screenings and evidence-based interventions for K-5 students to address reading difficulties, enhancing student support in core education.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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failed · Wyoming · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 123: Education savings accounts.

Wyoming's HB 123 creates education savings accounts (ESAs) that provide state-funded support for eligible students. Eligible students (Wyoming residents not yet in kindergarten or still in K-12 public school) receive annual funds ranging from $3,000 to $6,000 based on household income relative to federal poverty levels. Parents can use these funds for qualified expenses like tuition at certified schools, tutoring, textbooks, or technology, with payments disbursed quarterly by the state superintendent. The program is administered through a dedicated state fund, requiring parent agreements and adherence to defined spending rules.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates state-funded education savings accounts ($3k-$6k annually) for K-12 students to cover tuition, tutoring, and educational materials, expanding access and providing direct funding for educational expenses.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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failed · Wyoming · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 40: Suicide prevention.

This bill requires Wyoming public school districts to provide age-appropriate, evidence-based suicide prevention education to all students. It mandates that schools use programs consistent with existing state materials and training standards outlined in related statutes. The requirement applies to all K-12 public schools and takes effect on July 1, 2026. The legislation directly affects students and school districts by establishing a new mandatory educational component focused on suicide prevention.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates suicide prevention education as new K-12 curriculum component, enhancing student mental health programs within educational framework.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates evidence-based suicide prevention education in schools, advancing mental health services under public health programs within healthcare topic.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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