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HJ0003

Support for Rural Schools

Last scannedOct 23, 2026, 2:19 AM

In one sentence

This resolution supports rural schools in Wyoming by acknowledging their importance and committing to equitable access to education.

What it does

  • States that all children have the right to a free public education as required by the state constitution.
  • Recognizes the role of rural schools in keeping families together, promoting social cohesion, and preserving community identity.
  • Commits to ensuring that rural families do not face barriers when trying to access education for their children.
  • Supports the financial establishment and maintenance of rural schools.

Who it affects

  • Rural school districts in Wyoming
  • Families living in rural areas of Wyoming

Limits and unknowns

  • The resolution does not provide specific funding amounts.
  • It only expresses support and commitment; it does not create new laws or regulations.

Plain language

Terms to know

Constitutional mandate
A requirement set by the state constitution.
Equitable education
Education that is fair and provides equal opportunities for all students regardless of location or size of school.

Official record

Sources

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Read the official summary

Bill Summary - 25LSO-0304 Bill No.: HJ0003 Effective: Immediately LSO No.: 25LSO-0304 Enrolled Act No.: HEJR No. 0002 Chapter No.: N/A Prime Sponsor: Sherwood Catch Title: Support for rural schools. Has Report: No Subject: Support for rural schools. Summary/Major Elements: This joint resolution indicates the support of the Legislature for rural schools in Wyoming. The joint resolution: Makes findings related to access to education in Wyoming. Acknowledges the historic use of rural schools in Wyoming and the need to support the establishment and maintenance of rural schools. Provides for a commitment to ensure that rural and isolated families do not have to fight to gain access to education for their children and that providing a complete and uniform system of public instruction is in the public's best interest. Specifies that nothing in the resolution will prevent the Legislature from determining adequate levels of funding for rural schools. The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill.

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 5, 3:17 AM

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill because Senate amendments added clarifying language to ensure it benefits all families in rural environments and public education, while also ensuring the resolution does not prohibit determining adequate funding levels.

Public statementFloor statement at 3:33:08 Watch the statement

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Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

5 roll calls

H Concur:Passed 60-0-2-0-02025-03-03 · House60 yes 0 no
S 3rd Reading:Passed 25-6-0-0-02025-03-03 · Senate25 yes 6 no
S04 - Education:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-02025-02-26 · Senate5 yes 0 no
H 3rd Reading:Passed 57-4-1-0-02025-02-06 · House57 yes 4 no
H04 - Education:Recommend Do Pass 9-0-0-0-02025-01-22 · House9 yes 0 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. Governor Signed HEJR No. 0002 Governor
  2. S President Signed HEJR No. 0002Senate
  3. H Speaker Signed HEJR No. 0002House
  4. Assigned Number HEJR No. 0002LSO
  5. H Concur:Passed 60-0-2-0-0House
  6. H Received for ConcurrenceHouse
  7. S 3rd Reading:Passed 25-6-0-0-0Senate
  8. S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
  9. S COW:PassedSenate
  10. S Placed on General FileSenate
  11. S04 - Education:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0Senate
  12. S Introduced and Referred to S04 - EducationSenate
  13. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  14. H 3rd Reading:Passed 57-4-1-0-0House
  15. H 2nd Reading:PassedHouse
  16. H COW:PassedHouse
  17. H Placed on General FileHouse
  18. H04 - Education:Recommend Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0House
  19. H Introduced and Referred to H04 - EducationHouse
  20. H Received for IntroductionHouse

Changes

Amendments

2 stored

HJ0003S2001

The amendment adds a new section to the resolution that allows the Wyoming legislature to decide how much money is needed for rural schools.

HJ0003SS001

The amendment changes specific words in a resolution supporting rural schools in Wyoming.