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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/08/2024
03/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Budget Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to education; creating the Wyoming Freedom Scholarship Act; authorizing education savings accounts; specifying legal proceedings; creating an account; providing for a transfer of funds to the account; providing for the use and administration of education savings accounts for education; providing powers and duties of the state treasurer; providing rulemaking authority; specifying that a qualified school is not an agent of the state or federal government; establishing an oversight committee; making conforming amendments; authorizing a temporary committee as specified; providing standing in a lawsuit challenging this act; providing an appropriation; and providing for effective dates.
AI Summary
This bill creates the Wyoming Freedom Scholarship Act, which establishes education savings accounts (ESAs) that provide eligible students in Wyoming up to $6,000 per year to use for various educational expenses, including tuition at private schools, tutoring, and instructional materials. The bill outlines the requirements for ESA participation, the duties of the state treasurer in administering the program, and the responsibilities of education service providers. The bill also creates a parent review commission to assist the state treasurer and allows parents and students to intervene in legal challenges to the program. The bill is funded through a transfer of state mineral royalty revenues, with 47.2% going to the newly created Wyoming Freedom Scholarship Program Account.
Sponsors (6)
Ocean Andrew (R)*,
Bo Biteman (R)*,
Brian Boner (R)*,
Evie Brennan (R)*,
Tim Salazar (R)*,
Cheri Steinmetz (R)*,
Last Action
Withdrawn by Sponsor (on 02/16/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2024/SF0112 |
| BillText | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2024/Introduced/SF0112.pdf |
| Fiscal Note | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2024/Fiscal/SF0112.pdf |
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