Wyoming2022Did Not Pass

HB0097

Ban on Teaching and Training Certain Concepts

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

This act bans teaching and training certain concepts related to race, ethnicity, sex, color, and national origin in schools and workplaces.

What it does

Prohibits teachers and school employees from using public funds for instruction that blames or judges people based on their race, ethnicity, sex, color, or national origin.
Forbids teaching concepts like the inherent superiority of one group over another or blaming individuals for past actions by others with similar characteristics.
Allows discussion of historical oppression and ethnic history as long as it is presented from a holistic point of view.
Requires district attorneys to take legal action against violations, allowing private citizens to sue for damages if they are harmed.
Prevents state agencies and local governments from requiring employees to participate in training that promotes the banned concepts.

Who it affects

Teachers and school employees involved with students from preschool through twelfth grade.
State agencies, cities, towns, counties, and political subdivisions when providing employee training or orientation.
Individuals who can sue for damages if they believe their rights under this act have been violated.

Limits and unknowns

The bill did not pass in the session it was introduced.
It does not specify how schools should handle existing curricula that might be affected by these prohibitions.
Details on enforcement mechanisms beyond legal action are limited.

Plain language

Terms to know

Holistic point of view: Considering all aspects of a subject, including different perspectives and contexts.

Official record

Sources

Validated

Official bill page Introduced text Official digest Current bill text Stored full record

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 6, 3:56 AM

Charles J Gray

H57

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill because it addresses the presence of critical race theory in classrooms by banning its instruction and training, while providing a specific definition to avoid overreach.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:08:47 Watch the statement

Andrew W Schwartz

H23

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because he believes it is impossible to teach history neutrally without judgment regarding events like indigenous relocation, enslavement, and the Holocaust.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:10:37 Watch the statement

If a lawmaker is not listed, we couldn't find a published reason.

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

1 roll call

H Failed Introduction 35-24-1-0-02022-02-17 · House35 yes 24 no

Yes: 35
No: 24
Absent: 0
Excused: 1
Conflict: 0

Excused 1

Landon BrownR · H09

Official activity

Bill history

2022-02-17H Failed Introduction 35-24-1-0-0House
2022-02-11H Received for IntroductionHouse
2022-02-11Bill Number AssignedLSO