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Introduced
01/16/2023
01/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
01/27/2023
01/27/2023
Passed
02/21/2023
02/21/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/23/2023
02/23/2023
Introduced Session
2023 General Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to education; providing for the designation of purple star schools that take specific actions to assist military connected students; specifying requirements for purple star schools; providing rulemaking authority; and providing for an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a "purple star school" designation for schools that take specific actions to assist military-connected students. The key provisions include: (1) requiring schools to have a designated military liaison to identify and support military-connected students and their families; (2) mandating that schools maintain a webpage with resources for military-connected students; (3) requiring schools to have a transition program to help military-connected students; (4) providing for professional development for staff on issues related to military-connected students; and (5) allowing schools to partner with local military installations or their school district to comply with the requirements. The bill also gives the Department of Education rulemaking authority to administer this program, and it sets an effective date of July 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (10)
Ocean Andrew (R)*,
Eric Barlow (R)*,
Brian Boner (R)*,
Landon Brown (R)*,
Affie Ellis (R)*,
Steve Harshman (R)*,
Bill Henderson (R)*,
Chip Neiman (R)*,
David Northrup (R)*,
Kevin O'Hearn (R)*,
Last Action
Assigned Chapter Number 75 (on 02/23/2023)
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2023/HB0056 |
| Analysis - Summary as Passed | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2023/Summaries/HB0056.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2023/Enroll/HB0056.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2023/Introduced/HB0056.pdf |
| Fiscal Note | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2023/Fiscal/HB0056.pdf |
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