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HB0200

Parent Rights and School District Requirements

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

The bill requires schools to notify parents about their children's education and health issues, restricts the use of preferred pronouns that don't match a student’s biological sex, mandates parental permission for certain classes, allows staff to opt out of some trainings, and provides definitions.

What it does

  • Requires school districts to inform parents or guardians as soon as possible about changes in their child's education, health, or well-being during school hours or activities.
  • Prohibits schools from requiring students or staff to use a student’s preferred pronoun if it doesn't match the student's biological sex.
  • Needs parental permission before teaching children about sexual orientation, gender identity, or diversity issues in class.
  • Allows teachers and other school employees to opt out of certain trainings on diversity, equity, and inclusion topics.

Who it affects

  • Parents and guardians of students
  • School district personnel (teachers, staff, volunteers)
  • Students in Wyoming public schools

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill did not pass in the current session and is now inactive.
  • It does not specify how schools should handle emergency situations where immediate parental contact is necessary.

Plain language

Terms to know

gender ideology
The concept that gender is not just about biological sex but can be self-defined and may include non-binary or mixed identities.
diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI)
Programs or policies aimed at promoting fairness and respect for differences among people based on race, color, gender, national origin, or religion.

Official record

Sources

Validated

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 5, 8:07 AM

Julie Jarvis

R · H57

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because it mandates specific contact times for parents, which they view as government overreach that undermines local control and school district flexibility.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:59:42 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because they believe these curriculum issues should be handled at a local level rather than by state legislation.

Public statementFloor statement at 2:09:13 Watch the statement

Mike Yin

D · H16

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker argues against HB200, stating it mathematically made no sense and would increase electricity costs without making coal sustainable. He views the bill as a mandate passed on to ratepayers.

Public statementFloor statement at 3:21:10 Watch the statement

Lloyd Larsen

R · H54

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill because it removes a mandate that forced utilities toward renewables, allowing them to follow their own path while still having access to voluntary grants and tax credits.

Public statementFloor statement at 3:25:35 Watch the statement

J.T. Larson

R · H17

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker explains that HB200 was originally passed to buy time under an unfriendly administration, but now supports repealing it because the current administration is more friendly.

Public statementFloor statement at 3:26:56 Watch the statement

Ken Chestek

D · H13

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports passing the bill, noting that while HB200 was originally intended to help coal during difficult times, those circumstances have passed.

Public statementFloor statement at 3:31:56 Watch the statement

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

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

3 roll calls

S06 - Travel:Do Pass Failed 2-3-0-0-02025-02-27 · Senate2 yes 3 no
H 3rd Reading:Passed 34-26-2-0-02025-02-06 · House34 yes 26 no
H04 - Education:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 7-2-0-0-02025-02-03 · House7 yes 2 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. S:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to SR 5-4Senate
  2. S No report prior to CoW CutoffSenate
  3. S06 - Travel:Do Pass Failed 2-3-0-0-0Senate
  4. :Refer to S06 - TravelSenate
  5. S Introduced and Referred to S04 - EducationSenate
  6. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  7. H 3rd Reading:Passed 34-26-2-0-0House
  8. H 2nd Reading:PassedHouse
  9. H COW:PassedHouse
  10. H Placed on General FileHouse
  11. H04 - Education:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 7-2-0-0-0House
  12. H Introduced and Referred to H04 - EducationHouse
  13. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  14. Bill Number AssignedLSO

Changes

Amendments

5 stored

HB0200H2001

The amendment changes specific sections of the bill by removing certain lines, altering references to list items, and making minor punctuation adjustments.

HB0200H2002

The amendment removes certain provisions from the bill that relate to parental notice requirements, pronoun usage policies, mandatory trainings for school district personnel, and reporting requirements.

HB0200H2003

The amendment removes specific sections of HB0200 that deal with parental notice, student pronoun usage policies, diversity training requirements, and other related provisions.

HB0200H3001

The amendment removes a specific part of the bill, which is line 13 on page 1.

HB0200HS001

The amendment adopts the substitute version of HB0200 as proposed by the House Education Committee.