Wyoming2026Did Not Pass

HB0142

Literacy Screening and Intervention Act

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

This act requires schools to screen students for reading difficulties from kindergarten through fifth grade, provide interventions based on the results, and report progress annually.

What it does

Requires school districts to use literacy screening tests three times a year for students in grades K-3 and those in grades 4-5 who scored below proficient in English language arts.
Recommends that schools place high-risk students into intensive intervention programs with individualized reading plans, if parents give written consent.
Requires school districts to provide core literacy instruction based on evidence-based methods for all students from K-5.
Asks each district to report annually on the progress of its schools in reducing reading difficulties and submit improvement plans if needed.

Who it affects

Students in grades K-5 who will be screened for reading difficulties.
School districts which must implement literacy screening, intervention programs, and core instruction methods.
Parents or guardians of students identified as at-risk for reading difficulties.

Limits and unknowns

The bill did not pass and was introduced but failed to move forward.
Details about specific screening tests or intervention programs are left up to the state superintendent to decide through rulemaking.

Plain language

Terms to know

Literacy Screening Assessment: A test used to identify students who may have trouble with reading.
Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS): An approach that provides different levels of support based on a student's needs.

Official record

Sources

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Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 5, 1:19 AM

Ocean Andrew

R · H46

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because they believe the committee version was ready after multiple in-person meetings and should be continued instead.

Public statementFloor statement at 2:43:51 Watch the statement

Julie Jarvis

R · H57

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes enacting the other bill because, despite having beautiful language, they believe it will cause harm and fail to fulfill its design.

Public statementFloor statement at 2:44:31 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 30-30-2-0-02026-02-11 · House30 yes 30 no

Yes: 30
No: 30
Absent: 0
Excused: 2
Conflict: 0

Excused 2

Lee FilerR · H44 Tom KellyR · H30

Official activity

Bill history

2026-02-11H Failed Introduction 30-30-2-0-0House
2026-02-10H Received for IntroductionHouse
2026-02-09Bill Number AssignedLSO