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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; creating a grant program for preschool providers as specified; creating an endowment fund and an expenditure account; defining terms; specifying eligibility requirements; providing rulemaking authority; transferring funds; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill creates a grant program for preschool providers in Wyoming. It establishes the Wyoming Preschool Education Endowment Fund, which will be invested to generate earnings for the Wyoming Preschool Education Expenditure Account. This account will provide grants of up to $50,000 per year to eligible preschool providers that serve economically disadvantaged and at-risk students. The grants can be used for expenses such as teacher salaries, facility costs, and parent training programs. The Department of Education is tasked with promulgating rules and distributing the grants. The bill also transfers $50 million from the Public School Foundation Program Account to the Endowment Fund on July 1, 2024, and requires the Department of Education to enable applications by May 15, 2025, with awards by October 1, 2025, for the first grants.
Sponsors (6)
Lane Allred (R)*,
Ryan Berger (R)*,
Andrew Byron (R)*,
Chris Rothfuss (D)*,
Albert Sommers (R)*,
Liz Storer (D)*,
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/HB0213 |
| BillText | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2024/Introduced/HB0213.pdf |
| Fiscal Note | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2024/Fiscal/HB0213.pdf |
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