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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/17/2022
02/17/2022
Introduced Session
2022 General Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to education and training; creating limitations on teaching and training specified concepts; specifying duties for the attorney general and district attorneys; creating private causes of action; providing civil damages; and providing for an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill creates limitations on teaching and training specified concepts related to race, ethnicity, sex, and national origin in grades pre-school through 12th grade, as well as in state and local government employee training. The bill prohibits instruction that presents any form of blame or judgment based on these factors, or that conveys certain concepts such as the inherent superiority or inferiority of any group or that the U.S. is fundamentally racist or sexist. The bill provides for disciplinary action against teachers and administrators who violate these provisions, allows the state Attorney General or district attorneys to bring legal action to enforce the law, and creates a private cause of action for individuals who are aggrieved by alleged violations.
Sponsors (10)
John Bear (R)*,
Tim French (R)*,
Chuck Gray (R)*,
Jeremy Haroldson (R)*,
Scott Heiner (R)*,
Mark Jennings (R)*,
Dan Laursen (R)*,
Troy McKeown (R)*,
Chip Neiman (R)*,
John Winter (R)*,
Last Action
Failed Introduction 35-24-1-0-0 (on 02/17/2022)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2022/HB0097 |
| BillText | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2022/Introduced/HB0097.pdf |
| Fiscal Note | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2022/Fiscal/HB0097.pdf |
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