Wyoming National Guard-preference for education.

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not provide specific details on the number of nonresident Wyoming National Guard members who will benefit from this change.

Wyoming National Guard Education Preference

This law allows nonresident Wyoming National Guard members to receive the same educational benefits as Wyoming residents when applying for academic programs.

What This Bill Does

• Extends existing preferences given to Wyoming residents for admission into academic programs to current Wyoming National Guard members, regardless of their state of residence.
• Applies these preferences to University of Wyoming and any community college, vocational, technical or trade school in Wyoming.

Who It Names or Affects

• Current nonresident Wyoming National Guard members
• Academic institutions in Wyoming

Terms To Know

Wyoming residency

Being a resident of the state of Wyoming, which can give certain benefits and preferences.

Academic programs

Courses or educational programs offered by schools and colleges.

Limits and Unknowns

• The law does not apply for calculating tuition or fees.
• It is unclear how many nonresident Wyoming National Guard members will benefit from this change.

Official Summary Text

Bill Summary - 21LSO-0016
Bill No.:

HB0021

Effective:

7/1/2021 12:00:00 AM

LSO No.:

21LSO-0016

Enrolled Act No.:

HEA No. 0035

Chapter No.:

47

Prime Sponsor:

Joint Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs Interim Committee

Catch Title:

Wyoming National Guard-preference for education.

Subject:

Extending preference based on residency for entry into academic programs to nonresident Wyoming National Guard members.

Summary/Major Elements:

This act extends any preferences for admission to a program or course of study that are given to Wyoming residents based on that Wyoming residency to any current Wyoming National Guard member, regardless of the member's state of residence.

The act applies to academic programs with the University of Wyoming or any Wyoming community college, vocational, technical or trade school, other secondary educational institution or school district.

The act does not apply for calculating tuition or fees.

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.

Current Bill Text

21LSO-0016

ORIGINAL House

Bill No
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HB0021

ENROLLED ACT NO. 35,

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SIXTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING
2021 General Session

AN ACT relating to defense forces and affairs; extending existing preference for entry into academic programs based on Wyoming residency to current nonresident Wyoming national guard members; and providing for an effective date.

Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Wyoming:

Section 1.

W.S. 21
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201 is created to read:

CHAPTER 24
MILITARY STUDENTS AND STUDENTS OF MILITARY FAMILIES

ARTICLE 2
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

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201.

Extension of residential requirement for admission.

For admission into an academic program or a course of study, if the University of Wyoming or any Wyoming community college, vocational, technical or trade school, other secondary educational institution or school district gives a preference or benefit to Wyoming residents, the same preference or benefit shall be extended to any current Wyoming national guard member regardless of the member's state of residence. This section applies when Wyoming residency is required for selection by or entry into a program. This section does not apply for calculating tuition or fees.

Section 2
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This act is effective July 1, 2021
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(END)

Speaker of the House

President of the Senate

Governor

TIME APPROVED: _________

DATE APPROVED: _________

I hereby certify that this act originated in the House.

Chief Clerk

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