Wyoming2024Did Not Pass
HB0061
Fiscal Accountability and Transparency in Education
Last scannedOct 10, 2026, 2:19 AM
In one sentence
This act requires school districts to report annually on public funds spent on programs related to diversity, equity, inclusion, political or social activism, and social issues, mandates parental permission for certain educational activities, and prohibits the use of preferred pronouns that do not align with a student's biological sex.
What it does
- Defines terms like 'covered program', which includes diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI), political or social activism, and social issues.
- Requires school districts to report annually on public funds spent on covered programs, including details about employees involved and training sessions conducted.
- Ensures that information reported by school districts is publicly accessible both on the department's website and the district’s own site.
- Necessitates parental or guardian permission before a student can participate in trainings or classes related to covered programs.
- Prohibits school districts from requiring personnel and students to use a student's preferred pronouns if they do not align with the student's biological sex.
Who it affects
- School districts across Wyoming
- Parents and guardians of students
Limits and unknowns
- The bill did not pass and was not considered for introduction.
- Details about the effective date are unclear since the bill did not pass.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Covered program
- Programs that address diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI), political or social activism, and social issues.
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI)
- Any program promoting differential treatment based on race, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
Official record
Sources
Official activity
Bill history
- H Did not Consider for IntroductionHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- Bill Number AssignedLSO