Wyoming2025Did Not Pass
HB0335
Wyoming Educational Religious Freedom Act
Last scannedOct 25, 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.
Official record
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Official activity
Bill history
- H Did not Consider for IntroductionHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- Bill Number AssignedLSO