Education

failed · Wyoming · House Feb 12, 2026

SJ 8: School funding-legislative and executive authority.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to Wyoming's Article 7, Section 1 regarding public school funding. It would require the legislature to establish a funding formula for public schools (subject to judicial review for constitutionality) but explicitly state that the *amount* appropriated for that formula cannot be challenged in court. If funding falls short, spending would be reduced uniformly across all schools rather than through court intervention. The amendment directly affects Wyoming's public school funding process, state courts, and the legislature's budget authority. It does not change how funding is calculated but removes judicial oversight of the final appropriation amount.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates a funding formula with judicial protection against insufficient appropriations, ensuring stable school funding without court challenges over budget shortfalls.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding

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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

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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died · Wyoming · House Mar 4, 2026

SF 120: K-12 school facilities major maintenance.

This bill appropriates $237,865,123 from Wyoming's public school foundation program to fund major maintenance for K-12 school facilities. The funds are allocated for two periods: $1.12 million for immediate use through June 2028, and $236.74 million for the 2026-2028 fiscal biennium. School districts receive these funds for facility repairs under state law, with unused funds reverting to the foundation account by June 30, 2028. The bill directly affects all Wyoming public school districts eligible for state maintenance funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $237M from existing school foundation funds for essential facility maintenance, directly funding public infrastructure without tax changes.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $237.86M for K-12 facility maintenance, directly funding school infrastructure improvements under education policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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died · Wyoming · House Mar 4, 2026

SF 104: Higher education-research funding.

Wyoming's SF 104 creates a dedicated $51.2 million university faculty research project account at the University of Wyoming to fund faculty research. The bill requires universities to secure at least 1:1 nonstate matching funds for most projects (except graduate student stipends), which can cover equipment, donor-aligned research, or business-requested projects matching the university's strengths. Profits from funded research must be split equally between the university and faculty researchers, with annual reports required to state committees on project details and spending. This directly affects University of Wyoming faculty, graduate students receiving stipends (up to $1,500/month), and external donors or businesses partnering on research.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $51.2M state funds to university research via dedicated account, increasing state budget allocation for higher education research programs.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $51.2M for university faculty research funding, directly advancing higher education research initiatives through dedicated funding and profit-sharing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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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

Sub-Topics Teachers

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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

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Testing & Assessment

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introduced · Wyoming · House Feb 14, 2026

HJ 7: Social studies content standards-political ideologies.

HJ 7 is a non-binding resolution requesting the Wyoming State Board of Education to amend social studies content standards to include teaching about the negative consequences of communism, fascism, and socialism in the 20th and 21st centuries. It specifically asks for curriculum that covers documented historical abuses (such as human rights violations and loss of freedoms) under these ideologies and compares them with U.S. principles like democracy and individual rights. The resolution does not mandate changes but urges the Board to consider adding these teaching benchmarks during their standard review process. If adopted, this would affect social studies curriculum in Wyoming public schools, altering how these political ideologies are taught to students.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly mandates inclusion of specific historical content in social studies curriculum standards, directly addressing educational curriculum policy within the topic's scope.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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introduced · Wyoming · House Feb 14, 2026

HB 113: Parent rights-amendments.

Wyoming's HB 113 (Parent Rights Amendments) requires school districts to notify parents within 5 days before students attend assemblies or activities addressing sexual orientation, gender identity, or diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), with opt-out options. It prohibits schools from mandating staff or students to use pronouns inconsistent with a student's biological sex and requires parental permission for instruction on these topics. The bill also mandates parental consent for routine health care services and new transparency rules requiring school districts to publish all policies on their websites by 2026-2027. This bill directly affects school districts, staff, students, and parents in Wyoming and is currently pending introduction (received February 9, 2026).

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts curriculum content on gender identity/DEI topics, mandates parental consent for instruction, and prohibits pronoun mandates - directly limiting school educational content per topic description.95% confidence

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introduced · Wyoming · House Feb 14, 2026

HB 149: 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.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts educational access by banning parents with certain convictions from homeschooling, limiting a specific educational option for families.85% confidence

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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

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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