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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 teaching and training standards; creating limitations on teaching and training specified concepts; specifying duties for the attorney general and district attorneys; preventing public employers from requiring employee training on specified concepts; creating private causes of action; authorizing civil damages; requiring reporting; and providing for an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill creates new laws prohibiting the teaching or training of certain concepts related to race, ethnicity, sex, color, and national origin in schools and by public employers in Wyoming. Specifically, the bill bans the teaching or training of ideas that blame, judge, or make people feel discomfort or distress based on their race, ethnicity, sex, color, or national origin. The bill allows for the teaching of historical facts and controversies, but prohibits the promotion of certain ideologies. The bill also creates a private cause of action for individuals who allege violations of these new provisions, and imposes civil penalties on violators. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2024.
Sponsors (8)
Lane Allred (R)*,
Dalton Banks (R)*,
John Bear (R)*,
Bo Biteman (R)*,
Evie Brennan (R)*,
Jeremy Haroldson (R)*,
Scott Heiner (R)*,
Ben Hornok (R)*,
Last Action
Did not Consider for Introduction (on 02/16/2024)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2024/HB0132 |
| BillText | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2024/Introduced/HB0132.pdf |
| Fiscal Note | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2024/Fiscal/HB0132.pdf |
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