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SF0090

Youth Patriotic Organizations in Schools

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

The bill requires school districts to allow youth patriotic organizations to speak with students and provide informational displays during school hours, subject to parental consent.

What it does

  • Requires school districts to adopt a policy allowing representatives of patriotic organizations to speak with students during school hours.
  • Allows representatives to distribute materials about the organization's activities and educational benefits.
  • Provides parents or guardians notice before any presentations and gives them the option to prevent their child from participating.
  • Permits patriotic organizations to set up displays in schools for recruitment purposes, using existing communication channels.

Who it affects

  • School districts
  • Patriotic youth organizations
  • Students in public schools

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill does not require equal access for non-patriotic organizations.
  • It is marked as inactive by Wyoming's legislature, meaning it will likely not move forward in the current session.

Plain language

Terms to know

patriotic organization
A youth membership group under age 21 that promotes patriotism and civic involvement, listed in specific U.S. laws.

Official record

Sources

Validated

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 5, 2:00 AM

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes blanketing all organizations in the statute due to concerns that some have been infiltrated by DEI and involve accusations of harming children, despite liking the bill's intent.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:13:53 Watch the statement

Cale Case

R · S25

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because it feels like state legislators acting as a school board, preferring that elected local boards decide which organizations enter schools.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:16:10 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill based on feedback from local school administrators who expressed caution about potentially opening doors to unwanted outcomes.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:16:51 Watch the statement

Gary Crum

R · S10

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill as it allows worthy, non-threatening organizations to engage with students and build citizenship without taking instructional time.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:18:48 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the final version of the bill because district superintendents are not in favor of it after an amendment regarding instructional time was added back.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:21:03 Watch the statement

Larry Hicks

R · S11

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill because it includes provisions for parental notification and allows parents to withhold consent, prioritizing parental discretion over school district decisions.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:21:44 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill as a necessary countermeasure because opposing cultural influences are already present in schools, and these organizations teach physical strength and moral values.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:23:02 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because local school boards are capable of making these decisions, and a statewide mandate is an inappropriate top-down solution for differing community views.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:23:41 Watch the statement

Brian Boner

R · S02

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill by arguing that since the state already controls school funding top-down, it is not inconsistent for the legislature to also mandate these organizations.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:26:17 Watch the statement

Evie Brennan

R · S31

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill because parental notification provides sufficient control, and these organizations help combat student anxiety by fostering community.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:27:37 Watch the statement

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

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

3 roll calls

Official activity

Bill history

  1. H:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to HR 5-4House
  2. H No report prior to CoW CutoffHouse
  3. H04 - Education:Do Pass Failed 4-4-1-0-0House
  4. H Introduced and Referred to H04 - EducationHouse
  5. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  6. S 3rd Reading:Passed 28-3-0-0-0Senate
  7. S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
  8. S COW:PassedSenate
  9. S Placed on General FileSenate
  10. S04 - Education:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 4-1-0-0-0Senate
  11. S Introduced and Referred to S04 - EducationSenate
  12. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  13. Bill Number AssignedLSO

Changes

Amendments

3 stored

SF0090SS001

The amendment removes certain phrases and sections from the bill about youth patriotic organizations in schools.

SF0090SS001.01

The amendment removes certain phrases from the bill text related to youth patriotic organizations in schools.

SF0090SS001.02

The amendment removes a specific section of the bill related to youth patriotic organizations in schools and adjusts the numbering of remaining sections.