Education

signed · Wyoming · House Mar 6, 2026

HB 25: Wyoming's tomorrow scholarship program amendments.

HB 25 repeals a requirement that students receiving Wyoming's Tomorrow scholarships must maintain continuous enrollment to keep their funding. This change directly affects scholarship recipients by allowing them to pause their education (e.g., for medical reasons, family needs) without losing eligibility. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and removes Section 21-16-1904(c)(iv) from Wyoming law.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRemoves continuous enrollment requirement, expanding access to higher education funding by allowing pauses without losing scholarship eligibility.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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 | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports 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 | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports 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 | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports 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 Yes ✓ Supports Education

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died · Wyoming · House Mar 4, 2026

SF 37: K-12 school facilities maintenance and appropriations.

This bill adjusts how Wyoming calculates school facility maintenance funding by raising the allowable square footage threshold from 115% to 135% of standard capacity for the 2025-2026 school year. It allocates $31.9 million for major maintenance and $11.8 million for routine maintenance to school districts, effective July 2026 through June 2028. The changes apply to how school districts' building space is measured for funding eligibility, excluding portable buildings exceeding capacity limits. Funds are restricted to maintenance purposes only and must be expended by 2028.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $43.7M ($31.9M major + $11.8M routine) for K-12 school maintenance, directly funding public education infrastructure through state appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $31.9M major + $11.8M routine maintenance funding for K-12 school facilities, directly advancing infrastructure funding.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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died · Wyoming · House Mar 4, 2026

SF 60: K-12 school facilities appropriations.

SF 60 appropriates $31.66 million from Wyoming's public school foundation program for K-12 school facility maintenance projects across specific school districts, with spending limits per project listed in the bill. It also establishes a separate grant program for school safety and security projects, requiring districts to meet defined criteria to receive funds. The bill mandates annual reports on project progress and specifies that unspent funds must revert to the foundation program by June 30, 2028. This legislation directly affects Wyoming's public and charter school districts by providing targeted funding for facility upkeep and security upgrades.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $31.66M from foundation program for school facilities/safety, funding essential public services without tax changes.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $31.66M for K-12 facility maintenance and safety grants, directly funding school infrastructure and safety projects per bill language.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports 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 No ✓ 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 absent

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