Education

signed · Wyoming · House Mar 6, 2026

SF 59: K-12 language and literacy program.

Wyoming's SF 59 establishes a statewide K-12 language and literacy program requiring all public school districts to implement evidence-based instruction, screening, and support for students. It mandates districts to create written plans identifying students with reading difficulties, provide individualized reading plans (IRPs) for at-risk students, and use validated screening tools. The bill requires teachers to receive professional development on literacy instruction, aligns materials with research-based practices, and creates a new literacy division within the state education department to oversee reporting and rulemaking. This directly affects every K-12 student, school districts, and educators across Wyoming.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates evidence-based literacy programs, IRPs for at-risk students, and teacher PD - strengthens K-12 literacy support and student access.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Education

signed · Wyoming · House Mar 6, 2026

SF 21: Wyoming stable token-amendments.

This bill creates two key accounts to manage Wyoming's stable token program. The "Wyoming Stable Token Trust Account" holds all funds from token sales to back redemptions (ensuring each token can be exchanged for its value), with strict rules limiting investments to cash or short-term U.S. treasury securities. Any earnings exceeding 102% of the tokens' total value are moved to the "Wyoming Stable Token Administration Account," which distributes excess funds quarterly to the public school foundation program. The bill directly affects token holders and the state's financial management of stable tokens, with provisions taking effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directs excess token program earnings to public schools, funding essential education services per its administration account mechanism.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill directs excess token program earnings to public school foundation, increasing education funding per summary.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill creates regulatory framework for stable token program with consumer protections (backing, safe investments), enabling a digital asset technology while ensuring financial safeguards.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Education

died · Wyoming · House Mar 4, 2026

SF 72: Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact.

Wyoming's SF 72 creates the "Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact," enabling teachers licensed in one participating state to more easily obtain licensure in another member state. The bill directly affects teachers seeking employment across state lines, particularly military spouses relocating due to service. Key provisions establish a streamlined process for recognizing out-of-state licenses, require states to share disciplinary information, and remove barriers to hiring qualified educators. It does not apply to ongoing licensing requirements after initial placement. The compact aims to simplify mobility while maintaining each state's authority over teacher regulation.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEnables easier teacher licensure across states, supporting educator mobility and hiring of qualified staff, directly strengthening teacher workforce access.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Education

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died · Wyoming · House Mar 4, 2026

SF 109: Cowboy state agricultural trust fund.

SF 109 creates a permanent "Cowboy State Agricultural Trust Fund" in Wyoming, funded through state investments and eligible contributions. The fund's earnings will provide grants to support agricultural programs, including University of Wyoming research, workforce development at community colleges, K-12 agricultural education, value-added projects, and technology adoption in farming. Recipients must match each dollar from the fund with at least one dollar in non-state funds and report on grant usage annually. The bill establishes a committee to manage grant applications, oversight, and reporting requirements. This legislation directly affects Wyoming agricultural educators, students, producers, and institutions through new funding mechanisms.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates permanent trust fund to allocate earnings for agricultural programs, advancing state funding for essential initiatives like research and workforce development.92% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill funds K-12 agricultural education programs via grants requiring matching funds, directly supporting educational access and program expansion within the specified topic.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly funds workforce development at community colleges, a direct labor/employment support activity for skills training and job readiness in agricultural sector.80% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly funds technology adoption in farming through agricultural grants, aligning with 'funds' indicator for technology support.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Education

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failed · Wyoming · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 10: Sexually explicit materials in libraries-requirements.

Wyoming's HB 10 requires county and school libraries to keep sexually explicit materials out of sections primarily for minors (under age 18). Libraries must catalog and store such materials in adult sections, and establish a formal process for residents to challenge material placement in children's areas. This includes providing written challenge forms at library locations and online, with a 60-day review period for decisions. Libraries failing to implement the challenge process by August 1, 2026, face daily $500 penalties, and violations allow residents to pursue legal action after using the challenge process.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts access to explicit materials in school library sections for minors, limiting content availability in educational settings per bill's requirements.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Education

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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 No ✗ Opposes 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 No ✗ Opposes 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 No ✗ Opposes 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 No ✗ Opposes 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 No ✗ Opposes Education

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