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HB0057

Hathaway Private Post Secondary Institution Scholarships

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

This act creates scholarships for Wyoming students to attend private post secondary institutions, sets eligibility requirements, and outlines how the funds will be managed.

What it does

  • Creates a new scholarship program called Hathaway Private Post Secondary Institution Scholarship for eligible Wyoming students attending private schools.
  • Sets rules on who can get the scholarship based on grades, test scores, and other criteria.
  • Requires the Department of Education to manage the application process and distribute funds to private institutions.
  • Limits how much money a student can receive per semester and sets a cap on the total number of students who can receive scholarships.

Who it affects

  • Wyoming high school graduates or those with equivalency certificates
  • Private post secondary institutions in Wyoming

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill did not pass during the session.
  • Details on how much funding is available are not specified in the summary text provided.

Plain language

Terms to know

Eligible institution
A private post secondary degree-granting educational institution that is state-accredited and authorized to operate in Wyoming.
Scholarship
An award given to students for their education expenses at a private post secondary institution.

Official record

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Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 2, 1:27 AM

Andrew Byron

R · H22

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill because it creates a limited pilot program for high-performing students to use funds at private institutions, with built-in oversight and an evaluation period.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:26:37 Watch the statement

Ocean Andrew

R · H46

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill because it creates a limited pilot program for high-performing students to use scholarship funds at private institutions, with built-in oversight and an evaluation period.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:26:37 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because it violates multiple sections of the state constitution regarding appropriations for religious institutions and would require a constitutional amendment to pass.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:27:17 Watch the statement

JD Williams

R · H02

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill by arguing that since scholarship funds are awarded directly to students who choose where to send them, this program is no more unconstitutional than the existing Hathaway scholarship.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:28:35 Watch the statement

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

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

1 roll call

Official activity

Bill history

  1. H Failed Introduction 39-23-0-0-0House
  2. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  3. Bill Number AssignedLSO