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Introduced
01/16/2023
01/16/2023
In Committee
01/24/2023
01/24/2023
Crossed Over
01/27/2023
01/27/2023
Passed
Dead
02/24/2023
02/24/2023
Introduced Session
2023 General Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to education; specifying procedures and requirements for school districts to provide parents notice of information regarding students and the rights of parents to make decisions regarding their children; specifying that school districts cannot prohibit parental notification and involvement in critical decisions involving students; prohibiting classroom discussion about sexual orientation or gender identity as specified; specifying training requirements for school districts; specifying procedures for resolving parent concerns and complaints; specifying duties for school district boards of trustees and the state board of education; providing for a cause of action; requiring rulemaking; and providing for effective dates.
AI Summary
This bill aims to establish new requirements and procedures for school districts in Wyoming regarding parental rights and involvement in their children's education and well-being. The key provisions include: prohibiting classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity for students in kindergarten through grade 3 or in a manner that is not age-appropriate; requiring school districts to notify parents of changes in their child's mental, emotional, or physical health services; prohibiting school districts from adopting policies that prohibit notifying parents about their child's well-being; establishing procedures for parents to file complaints about non-compliance and seek resolution through hearings and legal action; and requiring the state board of education and school district boards to adopt guidelines and procedures to implement these new requirements. The bill also specifies effective dates and implementation timelines.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Did not Consider for Introduction (on 02/24/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2023/SF0117 |
| BillText | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2023/Engross/SF0117.pdf |
| Senator Biteman | https://wyoleg.gov/2023/Amends/SF0117SW002.pdf |
| Senator Biteman | https://wyoleg.gov/2023/Amends/SF0117SW001.02.pdf |
| Senator Biteman | https://wyoleg.gov/2023/Amends/SF0117SW001.01.pdf |
| Senator Biteman | https://wyoleg.gov/2023/Amends/SF0117SW001.pdf |
| Senator Biteman | https://wyoleg.gov/2023/Amends/SF0117S2001.pdf |
| Senate Education Committee | https://wyoleg.gov/2023/Amends/SF0117SS001.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2023/Introduced/SF0117.pdf |
| Fiscal Note | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2023/Fiscal/SF0117.pdf |
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