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WY HB0061

WY HB0061
Fiscal accountability and transparency in education.


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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/16/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Budget Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT relating to education; defining applicable terms; requiring reporting by school districts as specified; modifying contracting requirements for school districts as specified; modifying the duties of the department of education as specified; requiring parental or guardian permission prior to instruction as specified; prohibiting school districts from requiring school district personnel and students to use a student's preferred pronouns if the pronoun does not align with the student's biological sex; and providing for an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill defines key terms such as "covered program," "diversity, equity or inclusion (DEI)," and "political or social activism," and requires school districts to submit annual reports to the Department of Education on their spending and policies related to these programs. It also requires school districts to obtain parental/guardian permission before students participate in covered program activities, and allows school district employees to opt out of voluntary or mandatory classes, lessons, or activities related to covered programs. Additionally, the bill modifies contracting requirements for school districts related to evaluations, analyses, or audits of covered programs, and prohibits school districts from requiring personnel and students to use a student's preferred pronouns if they do not align with the student's biological sex.

Sponsors (14)

Last Action

Did not Consider for Introduction (on 02/16/2024)

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