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WyomingHB 1992025 General SessionHouseWALLET
AN ACT relating to education; modifying the education savings accounts program; changing the name of the program to the steamboat legacy scholarship act; creating the steamboat legacy scholarship program account; modifying definitions; increasing the maximum scholarship award; modifying eligibility requirements; repealing provisions; providing appropriations; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date.
Sponsored By: Ocean Andrew (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
8 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 1 costs, 3 mixed.
Scholarship amounts and priority for families
Beginning with the 2025–2026 school year, education savings account (ESA) deposits are $6,000 a year for most students. Students in category a(i) get $7,000. Some students in category a(ii) get $7,000 if their household income is within the law’s federal‑poverty thresholds (up to 250% of FPL). Each year, 80% of awards go to category a(i) and 20% to category a(ii). If applications exceed funds, awards are first‑come, first‑served, with priority for last year’s recipients and for siblings of recipients.
Dedicated funding and account for scholarships
The state creates a Steamboat Legacy Scholarship program account to pay ESAs. It deposits $30 million from the general fund. The account can also take gifts and grants, keeps investment earnings, and carries over year‑end balances. County, city, and school district tax revenues cannot fund this program.
Quarterly payouts and admin withholding
ESA money is paid out four times a year. The state may keep up to 5% of deposits for administration in the first two school years and up to 3% after that. These withholdings reduce the money deposited into each student’s ESA.
Certified providers for ESA payments
The state certifies education service providers before they can receive ESA payments. Certified providers must meet minimum instruction standards for K–12 and prepare pre‑K students for kindergarten. Families get clearer, minimum standards for providers paid with ESA funds.
More education uses for ESA funds
Families can use ESA money for tuition and fees for summer education and specialized after‑school education programs. They can also use it for nongovernmental online learning programs. ESA funds cannot be used for after‑school childcare.
Court rules and legal protections
The state and public schools are not liable for ESA awards or their use. In provider court challenges, the state must prove the law is necessary and not an undue burden. Parents of eligible and ESA students may intervene in court to defend the law. The act also repeals specified 2024 provisions.
Parent curriculum and testing rules
If your student qualifies under category a(i), you must ensure instruction in reading, writing, math, civics (including the U.S. and Wyoming constitutions), history, literature, and science. The student must be tested for academic progress. You do not have to include instruction that conflicts with your or your student’s religious beliefs.
Misuse checks and loss of funds
The state investigates intentional, substantial misuse of ESA funds. If misuse is found, a student can be barred from getting ESA money, and if the account is closed for substantial misuse, any unused funds return to the program account. Parents and banned providers can appeal decisions. The state may refer suspected fraud to auditors or law enforcement.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Ocean Andrew
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Abby Angelos
Republican • House
John Bear
Republican • House
Marlene Brady
Republican • House
Landon Brown
Republican • House
Lee Filer
Republican • House
Jeremy Haroldson
Republican • House
Scott Heiner
Republican • House
Paul Hoeft
Republican • House
Christopher Knapp
Republican • House
Jayme Lien
Republican • House
Ann Lucas
Republican • House
Darin McCann
Republican • House
Chip Neiman
Republican • House
Pepper Ottman
Republican • House
J.R. Riggins
Republican • House
Rachel Rodriguez-Williams
Republican • House
Daniel Singh
Republican • House
Scott Smith
Republican • House
Joe Webb
Republican • House
Nina Webber
Republican • House
Robert Wharff
Republican • House
John Winter
Republican • House
Bo Biteman
Republican • Senate
Brian Boner
Republican • Senate
Evie Brennan
Republican • Senate
John Kolb
Republican • Senate
Dan Laursen
Republican • Senate
Jared Olsen
Republican • Senate
Laura Pearson
Republican • Senate
Charles Scott
Republican • Senate
Scott Smith
Republican • House
Cheri Steinmetz
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 2/27/2025
H Adopted HB0199JC001: 42-19-1-0-0
Yes: 42 • No: 19
Senate vote • 2/27/2025
S Adopted HB0199JC001: 21-8-2-0-0
Yes: 21 • No: 8
House vote • 2/20/2025
H Concur:Failed 14-41-7-0-0
Yes: 14 • No: 41
Senate vote • 2/19/2025
S 3rd Reading:Passed 20-11-0-0-0
Yes: 20 • No: 11
Senate vote • 2/18/2025
Amendment adopted 21-10-0-0-0
Yes: 21 • No: 10
Senate vote • 2/18/2025
Amendment adopted 26-5-0-0-0
Yes: 26 • No: 5
Senate vote • 2/13/2025
S02 - Appropriations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 4-1-0-0-0
Yes: 4 • No: 1
Senate vote • 2/12/2025
S04 - Education:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 3-2-0-0-0
Yes: 3 • No: 2
House vote • 1/29/2025
Amendment failed 24-36-2-0-0
Yes: 24 • No: 36
House vote • 1/29/2025
Amendment failed 20-39-3-0-0
Yes: 20 • No: 39
House vote • 1/29/2025
H 3rd Reading:Passed 39-21-2-0-0
Yes: 39 • No: 21
House vote • 1/29/2025
Amendment failed 17-42-3-0-0
Yes: 17 • No: 42
House vote • 1/28/2025
Amendment failed 25-36-1-0-0
Yes: 25 • No: 36
House vote • 1/23/2025
H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 6-1-0-0-0
Yes: 6 • No: 1
House vote • 1/22/2025
H04 - Education:Recommend Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed HEA No. 0052
3/4/2025GovernorAssigned Chapter Number 107
3/4/2025H Speaker Signed HEA No. 0052
2/28/2025HouseS President Signed HEA No. 0052
2/28/2025SenateAssigned Number HEA No. 0052
2/27/2025S Appointed JCC01 Members
2/21/2025SenateH Concur:Failed 14-41-7-0-0
2/20/2025HouseH Appointed JCC01 Members
2/20/2025HouseS 3rd Reading:Passed 20-11-0-0-0
2/19/2025SenateH Received for Concurrence
2/19/2025HouseS 2nd Reading:Passed
2/18/2025SenateS COW:Passed
2/14/2025SenateS02 - Appropriations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 4-1-0-0-0
2/13/2025SenateS Placed on General File
2/13/2025SenateS04 - Education:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 3-2-0-0-0
2/12/2025Senate:Rerefer to S02 - Appropriations
2/12/2025SenateS Introduced and Referred to S04 - Education
2/10/2025SenateS Received for Introduction
1/30/2025SenateH 3rd Reading:Passed 39-21-2-0-0
1/29/2025HouseH 2nd Reading:Passed
1/28/2025HouseH COW:Passed
1/27/2025HouseH02 - Appropriations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 6-1-0-0-0
1/23/2025HouseH Placed on General File
1/23/2025HouseH04 - Education:Recommend Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0
1/22/2025House:Rerefer to H02 - Appropriations
1/22/2025House
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