Education (K-12 Education)

failed · Wyoming · House Feb 9, 2026

HB 65: K-12 public school discipline.

Wyoming's HB 65 requires all public K-12 school districts to adopt new discipline policies that ban corporal punishment and mandate written notice to parents/guardians for student discipline actions. The bill establishes specific consequences like in-school suspension, exclusion from activities, or removal from classrooms (with teacher consent for return), while requiring schools to report discipline data and provide staff with professional development on behavior management. It also mandates that school employees report violent threats and ensures safety protocols for students and staff on school property. The policy directly affects all Wyoming public school staff, students, and parents/guardians through standardized discipline procedures and transparency requirements.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill bans corporal punishment, mandates parent notice, and requires staff training on behavior management, improving school safety and transparency in K-12 education.90% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Safety Teachers

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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

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Student Financial Aid Testing & Assessment

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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

Sub-Topics K-12 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

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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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

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Choice School Safety

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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

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Choice

signed · Wyoming · House Mar 6, 2026

HB 23: Participation in school activities.

Wyoming's HB 23 requires public school districts to allow students residing in the district (but not enrolled full-time as students) to participate in grades 6-12 extracurricular activities, such as sports or clubs, starting with the 2026-2027 school year. The bill applies to activities sanctioned by the Wyoming High School Activities Association and excludes students under suspension or expulsion. School districts must permit this participation without charging additional fees beyond standard activity costs. The law directly affects non-enrolled resident students and school districts managing these programs.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands educational access for non-full-time students in extracurricular activities, enhancing student program participation without additional fees beyond standard costs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education