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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Budget Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to education; specifying requirements for the provision of human development education as specified; specifying exceptions; specifying requirements for the department of education to establish and publish acceptable instructional materials related to human development education; specifying other duties for the department of education; requiring legislative approval for health education standards and curricula as specified; making conforming amendments; specifying applicability; and providing for effective dates.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that all Wyoming school districts provide instruction on human growth and development for students in grades five through twelve, which must include viewing an ultrasound video showing early fetal organ development and a video demonstrating fertilization and development from conception to birth. The State Department of Education, or "department," is tasked with identifying and publishing suitable instructional materials on its website, making them available to parents upon request, and conducting annual audits to ensure compliance. Parents or guardians can request that their child be excused from this instruction. The bill also requires legislative approval for any health education standards and curricula, and it will take effect for the 2026-2027 school year.
Sponsors (9)
Pepper Ottman (R)*,
Brian Boner (R),
Evie Brennan (R),
Dan Dockstader (R),
Joel Guggenmos (R),
Paul Hoeft (R),
Lynn Hutchings (R),
Rachel Rodriguez-Williams (R),
Cheri Steinmetz (R),
Last Action
Failed Introduction 39-20-3-0-0 (on 02/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/HB0186 |
| BillText | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2026/Introduced/HB0186.pdf |
| Fiscal Note | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2026/Fiscal/HB0186.pdf |
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