Bill > HB0057

This bill establishes a new Hathaway private post secondary institution scholarship program, allowing eligible students to use Hathaway scholarships at accredited private colleges and universities in Wyoming that offer degrees or certificates. The scholarship, which is capped at $500 per semester and limited to eight semesters for up to 200 students, will cover the cost of attendance and requires students to meet specific academic criteria, including a minimum 3.5 GPA and a certain standardized test score, though students completing home-based education or obtaining a high school equivalency certificate will have different eligibility rules. The bill also modifies existing Hathaway scholarship laws to include these private institutions in definitions, funding allocations, and reporting requirements, and it sets a sunset date for this new scholarship program on July 1, 2029, with eligibility for students graduating between the 2025-2026 and 2028-2029 school years.

Education (Joint)

https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/HB0057