Wyoming Reads Day.

Plain English Breakdown

The official text does not specify whether schools are required or merely encouraged to observe Wyoming Reads Day.

Wyoming Reads Day

This law designates the third Tuesday of May as Wyoming Reads Day and encourages appropriate observance by public schools, state and local governments, organizations within Wyoming, and communities to promote early childhood literacy.

What This Bill Does

• Designates the third Tuesday in May as Wyoming Reads Day.
• Requires Wyoming Reads Day to be appropriately observed in public schools of the state, by state and local governments, and by organizations within the state.
• Recommends that Wyoming communities hold celebrations on Wyoming Reads Day to advance childhood literacy.

Who It Names or Affects

• Public schools in Wyoming
• State and local governments in Wyoming
• Organizations within Wyoming
• Communities in Wyoming

Terms To Know

Proclamation

A formal announcement or declaration made by the Governor.

Early childhood literacy

The ability of young children to read and understand written words, which is important for their education and development.

Limits and Unknowns

• Does not require schools, businesses, or government offices to close on Wyoming Reads Day.
• Communities are encouraged but not required to hold celebrations.
• The exact nature of the observance in public schools is not detailed.

Official Summary Text

Bill Summary - 24LSO-0016

Bill No.:

HB0054

Effective:

Immediately

LSO No.:

24LSO-0016

Enrolled Act No.:

HEA No. 0025

Chapter No.:

28

Prime Sponsor:

Washut

Catch Title:

Wyoming Reads Day.

Has Report:

No

Subject:

Wyoming Reads Day.

Summary/Major Elements:

In recognition of the citizens of Wyoming who are dedicated to the importance of early childhood literacy, this act designates the third Tuesday in May as “Wyoming Reads Day.”

This act also:

Requires Wyoming Reads Day to be appropriately observed in the public schools of the state, by state and local governments and by organizations within the state;
Recommends that Wyoming communities hold Wyoming Reads Day celebrations to advance the cause of childhood literacy and encourage early enthusiasm for reading; and
Requires the Governor to issue a proclamation each year requesting proper observance of Wyoming Reads Day.

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

24LSO-0016

ORIGINAL House

ENGROSSED
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HB0054

ENROLLED ACT NO. 25,

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SIXTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING
2024 Budget Session

AN ACT relating to legal time and holidays; designating Wyoming Reads Day as a state recognized commemorative day to be observed as specified; and providing for an effective date.

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

Section 1
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Wyoming Reads Day.

(a)

In recognition of the citizens of Wyoming who are dedicated to the importance of early childhood literacy, the third Tuesday in May is designated as "Wyoming Reads Day." The day shall be appropriately observed in the public schools of the state, by state and local governments and by organizations within the state. The legislature recommends that Wyoming communities hold "Wyoming Reads Day" celebrations to advance the cause of childhood literacy and encourage early enthusiasm for reading.

(b)

The governor shall, in advance of the third Tuesday in May of each year, issue a proclamation requesting proper observance of "Wyoming Reads Day."

(c)

This section shall not affect commercial paper, the making or execution of agreements or judicial proceedings, or authorize public schools, businesses or state and local government offices to close.

Section 2
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This act is effective immediately upon completion of all acts necessary for a bill to become law as provided by Article 4, Section 8 of the Wyoming Constitution.

(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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