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Introduced
01/16/2023
01/16/2023
In Committee
01/20/2023
01/20/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/03/2023
03/03/2023
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2023 General Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to education; modifying the state and federal constitutional instruction required in public schools; requiring passing an additional examination for high school graduation; and providing for an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the state and federal constitutional instruction required in public schools, including the addition of the Bill of Rights and amendments to the U.S. Constitution. It also requires students graduating in the 2023-2024 school year and beyond to pass the civics test required for U.S. citizenship, with a minimum score of 60%, in order to receive a high school diploma. The constitutional and other required instruction must be given each academic year in kindergarten through grade 12, and in any higher education degree, certificate, or program requiring one year or more of full-time study. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (14)
John Bear (R)*,
Bo Biteman (R)*,
Bob Davis (R)*,
Tim French (R)*,
Jeremy Haroldson (R)*,
Scott Heiner (R)*,
Bob Ide (R)*,
Dan Laursen (R)*,
Troy McKeown (R)*,
Rachel Rodriguez-Williams (R)*,
Tim Salazar (R)*,
Scott Smith (R)*,
Cheri Steinmetz (R)*,
Dan Zwonitzer (R)*,
Last Action
House Corporations (00:00:00 2/17/2023 Capitol Extension Room E005 & Online) (on 02/17/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2023/SF0114 |
| Senator Hutchings | https://wyoleg.gov/2023/Amends/SF0114S3001.pdf |
| Senator Hutchings | https://wyoleg.gov/2023/Amends/SF0114S2001.pdf |
| Senate Education Committee | https://wyoleg.gov/2023/Amends/SF0114SS001.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2023/Introduced/SF0114.pdf |
| Fiscal Note | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2023/Fiscal/SF0114.pdf |
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