Wyoming2026Did Not Pass

HB0123

Education Savings Accounts Act

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

This act creates an Education Savings Account (ESA) program for Wyoming students, allowing parents to use state funds to pay for various educational expenses.

What it does

Creates the Wyoming Education Savings Account Expenditure Account to hold and distribute ESA funds.
Sets different funding amounts based on a student's household income compared to federal poverty levels.
Requires parents to sign an agreement with the state superintendent to use ESA funds for approved educational expenses.
Specifies that ESA students must receive instruction in core subjects like reading, writing, math, civics, history, literature, and science.

Who it affects

Wyoming residents who are parents or legal guardians of eligible students
Students who qualify for the ESA program based on age or academic status

Limits and unknowns

The bill did not pass and was introduced but failed in the House.
Details on how funds will be transferred and administered are outlined, but specific implementation details may vary based on future rulemaking by the state superintendent of public instruction.

Plain language

Terms to know

Education Savings Account (ESA): A spending account for an eligible student's education where funds are allocated by the state superintendent of public instruction.
Qualified school: A pre-kindergarten or nonpublic primary or secondary school certified by the state superintendent of public instruction to provide educational services.

Official record

Sources

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Official bill page Introduced text Official digest Current bill text Stored full record

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 5, 1:27 AM

Ken Clouston

R · H32

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker argues the bill is necessary to restore an income-based education savings account program while a universal version remains in court, ensuring families have access to educational choice immediately.

Public statementFloor statement at 2:48:01 Watch the statement

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

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

1 roll call

H Failed Introduction 26-35-1-0-02026-02-10 · House26 yes 35 no

Yes: 26
No: 35
Absent: 0
Excused: 1
Conflict: 0

Excused 1

Tom KellyR · H30

Official activity

Bill history

2026-02-10H Failed Introduction 26-35-1-0-0House
2026-02-09H Received for IntroductionHouse
2026-02-08Bill Number AssignedLSO