Making Public Schools Accessible to Part-Time Students
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Bill Summary - 26LSO-0198 Bill No.: SF0018 Effective: 7/1/2026 LSO No.: 26LSO-0198 Enrolled Act No.: 2 Chapter No.: 5 Prime Sponsor: Joint Education Interim Committee Catch Title: Attendance of students in K-12 schools. Has Report: No Subject: Attendance of students in K-12 public schools. Summary/Major Elements: Specifies that public schools in Wyoming are equally free and accessible to all children, including those attending on a part-time basis. 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.
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Last checked Aug 7, 12:43 AM
R · H57
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker emphasizes that the amendment addresses a specific issue affecting students who finish learning early but face enrollment drops, rather than increasing funding. She states she knows of four students currently impacted by this rule.
R · H54
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it provides flexibility for students to gain technical skills and professional experience in their communities while still being counted as educated.
D · H45
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because they view it as a pro-freedom measure that gives parents and students choices regarding their time, particularly for seminary attendance.
R · H32
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment after confirming it will not cost the state more money, noting that it provides religious freedom for students wishing to attend seminary.
R · H18
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it restores flexibility for students to participate in work shadow programs and explore career paths outside the school walls.
R · H51
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because they believe it addresses issues that should be handled in a separate bill rather than being added to this specific legislation.
D · H23
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because they believe it does not belong in this bill, which is focused on clarifying access for part-time homeschool students.
D · H16
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it prevents districts from reducing instructional time by creating home room blocks, thereby increasing educational hours for students.
R · H21
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it promotes parental and educational choice, citing their own experience with a popular work-study class that benefited students.
R · H46
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because they believe funding should reflect actual attendance, arguing it is illogical to fund a school for more than the percentage of time students are present.
R · H37
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because it increases instruction time for high school students without requiring additional funding.
R · S15
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker explains that the bill clarifies misunderstandings regarding home-schooled students taking part-time classes, ensuring education remains free and accessible to all children.
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Failed 2nd reading by Representative Jarvis
Failed 2nd reading by Representative Harshman
Failed 3rd reading by Representative Jarvis
Failed 3rd reading by Representative Harshman
Withdrawn Committee of the Whole by Representative Jarvis