Education

failed · Wyoming · House Feb 13, 2026

HB 110: K-12 public school finance.

HB 110 establishes a new formula for funding Wyoming's K-12 public schools, directly affecting all school districts in the state. It calculates funding based on average daily enrollment, requiring specific teacher ratios (e.g., one core teacher for every 16 elementary students) and minimum staffing levels per school type, while also restricting how school foundation funds can be used. The bill mandates school districts to join the state's employee insurance program, modifies cash reserve rules, and continues mental health services grants. It implements the 2025 cost-of-education study and includes provisions for rulemaking and funding appropriations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes new enrollment-based funding formula for K-12 schools, directing state budget allocation toward public education with specific staffing requirements.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates specific teacher ratios (1:16) and minimum staffing levels, requiring adequate district funding to meet educational staffing requirements under new finance formula.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Funding Teachers

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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

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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introduced · Wyoming · House Feb 14, 2026

HB 167: K-12 funding amendments.

HB 167 increases K-12 school funding in Wyoming by modifying special education reimbursement rules and raising the base teacher salary used in funding calculations. It requires full reimbursement (100% of previous year's spending) for most special education costs (excluding out-of-district placements), with those placements reimbursed quarterly in the year incurred. Starting in the 2026-2027 school year, the base teacher salary used to calculate school funding will be set at $65,000 annually. The bill appropriates $348.6 million for school district payments and $8.9 million for retirement cost reimbursements, both expiring June 30, 2028. These changes directly affect all Wyoming public school districts and their special education programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases state spending on K-12 education by mandating full special education reimbursement and raising base teacher salary for funding calculations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases K-12 funding through full special education reimbursement and raises base teacher salary to $65k, directly advancing school finance and educator support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Funding Teachers

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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

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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failed · Wyoming · House Feb 9, 2026

HB 57: Hathaway private post secondary institution scholarships.

HB 57 creates the "Hathaway private post secondary institution scholarship" to help Wyoming students attend private colleges or universities. It provides up to $500 per semester for tuition and fees at state-accredited private institutions offering certificates or degrees, with eligibility requiring a 3.5 high school GPA, standardized test scores at the 79th percentile, and meeting specific academic requirements. The program limits funding to 200 students total, covering up to eight full-time semesters per student, and requires the state education department to administer applications and verify eligibility through school transcripts. This scholarship directly affects qualifying Wyoming students seeking private post-secondary education, separate from public university funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds ($500/semester) for private college scholarships, increasing government spending on education programs within state budget.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates scholarships for private higher education, expanding access for eligible students with academic requirements, directly supporting higher education funding and access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education K-12 Education Student Financial Aid

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introduced · Wyoming · House Feb 14, 2026

HB 72: Obscenity amendments.

Wyoming's HB 72 creates a new misdemeanor crime for distributing "harmful to minors" materials to minors, including through electronic means. It defines "harmful to minors" as materials depicting nudity, sexual conduct, or sadomasochistic behavior (Section 1(f)). The bill requires public school and county libraries to remove challenged materials deemed harmful to minors from children's sections and move them to adult areas, unless parents grant permission (Section 1(g)). Libraries must review challenges within 60 days and restrict minor access to such materials. The law repeals prior exemptions allowing schools to curate such materials without restriction.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts school library access to materials deemed harmful to minors, limiting curriculum content per Section 1(g)90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Libraries

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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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