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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/16/2024
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)
Ocean Andrew (R)*,
John Bear (R)*,
Jeremy Haroldson (R)*,
Scott Heiner (R)*,
Ben Hornok (R)*,
Lynn Hutchings (R)*,
Mark Jennings (R)*,
Dan Laursen (R)*,
Chip Neiman (R)*,
Pepper Ottman (R)*,
Ken Pendergraft (R)*,
Sarah Penn (R)*,
Tamara Trujillo (R)*,
Jeanette Ward (R)*,
Last Action
Did not Consider for Introduction (on 02/16/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2024/HB0061 |
| BillText | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2024/Introduced/HB0061.pdf |
| Fiscal Note | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2024/Fiscal/HB0061.pdf |
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