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HB0335

Wyoming Educational Religious Freedom Act

Last scannedOct 9, 2026, 2:19 AM

In one sentence

This act prohibits certain religious or belief-based practices in Wyoming public schools and creates a process for complaints and penalties.

What it does

  • Prohibits sectarian instruction and practices in public education institutions, such as mandatory emotional disclosure activities and specific viewpoint requirements.
  • Defines 'sectarian' to include any educational framework that mandates beliefs about human development or social interaction, requires participation in belief-based activities, or enforces particular moral frameworks.
  • Requires public schools to review their curriculum annually for sectarian content and ensure compliance with the act.
  • Establishes a complaint process managed by the state board of education to investigate non-compliance issues.
  • Imposes penalties on educational institutions that violate the act, including corrective action plans and changes in accreditation status.

Who it affects

  • Public schools and school districts in Wyoming
  • Educational programs or activities receiving state funds

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill did not pass and was not considered for introduction.
  • Details on enforcement mechanisms beyond initial penalties are incomplete in the provided text.

Plain language

Terms to know

Sectarian
Religious or belief-based practices that mandate specific beliefs, viewpoints, or moral frameworks in education.

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Bill history

  1. H Did not Consider for IntroductionHouse
  2. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  3. Bill Number AssignedLSO