WyomingSF 592026 Budget SessionSenateWALLET

AN ACT relating to language and literacy competency; providing definitions; specifying screeners, assessments, diagnostics and screening requirements; requiring professional development; establishing school district duties; requiring parental notice; requiring individual reading plans for students with reading difficulties or at risk for poor reading outcomes; requiring reports; establishing additional duties for the department of education; authorizing the state superintendent of public instruction to create a language and literacy division; requiring rulemaking; repealing provisions; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date.

Sponsored By: null Education

Signed by Governor

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5 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Reading checks and help for students

Starting July 1, 2026, schools check reading on a clear schedule. K–2 get a dyslexia screener each fall. K–3 get a universal screener three times a year. Grades 4–12 get a yearly screener if not at grade level, are new to the school, or are at risk. If a student shows trouble, the school gives diagnostic tests and starts an Individualized Reading Plan within 30 calendar days. Parents help make the plan and get progress updates every quarter. Districts use a three-tier support system, from whole-class teaching to intensive help, and they track progress.

Stronger reading instruction and teacher training

Starting July 1, 2026, each district must have a written language and literacy plan for K–12. The plan uses approved, high-quality materials and evidence-based teaching, with progress checks and family engagement. Schools may not rely only on the three-cueing method to teach decoding. District staff receive ongoing, job-embedded literacy training and coaching set by state rules.

Summer reading help in high-need districts

Starting July 1, 2026, any district where 60% or more of students are not at grade level in reading must offer extra help. It must run summer literacy camps or after-school supports for all grade 1–3 students who have an Individualized Reading Plan. Teaching follows each child's plan and adds hours beyond the regular school year.

Statewide K-12 literacy program and oversight

Beginning July 1, 2026, Wyoming runs a statewide K–12 language and literacy program. Local school boards must implement the program for all grades. The state superintendent sets approved screeners, diagnostics, materials, and training by rule and may create a literacy division to run and enforce the program. The law defines key terms, allows use of federal or other funds, and repeals the old literacy statute to use this new system.

District reading results posted each year

Starting July 1, 2026, districts must report reading data to the state by August 15 each year. Reports show the percent not at grade level, growth of the lowest 10% by grade, the materials and practices used, and staff qualifications. The Department posts these results on its website for families to see.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • null Education

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Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 145 • No: 21

Senate vote 3/4/2026

S Concur:Passed 30-1-0-0-0

Yes: 30 • No: 1

House vote 3/3/2026

H 3rd Reading:Passed 46-14-2-0-0

Yes: 46 • No: 14

House vote 2/25/2026

H04 - Education:Recommend Do Pass 5-3-1-0-0

Yes: 5 • No: 3

Senate vote 2/23/2026

S 3rd Reading:Passed 29-2-0-0-0

Yes: 29 • No: 2

Senate vote 2/16/2026

S04 - Education:Recommend Do Pass 4-1-0-0-0

Yes: 4 • No: 1

House vote 2/9/2026

S Introduced and Referred to S04 - Education 31-0-0-0-0

Yes: 31 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed SEA No. 0043

    3/6/2026Governor
  2. Assigned Chapter Number 66

    3/6/2026
  3. S Concur:Passed 30-1-0-0-0

    3/4/2026Senate
  4. Assigned Number SEA No. 0043

    3/4/2026
  5. S President Signed SEA No. 0043

    3/4/2026Senate
  6. H Speaker Signed SEA No. 0043

    3/4/2026House
  7. H 3rd Reading:Passed 46-14-2-0-0

    3/3/2026House
  8. S Received for Concurrence

    3/3/2026Senate
  9. H 3rd Reading:Laid Back

    3/2/2026House
  10. H 2nd Reading:Passed

    2/27/2026House
  11. H COW:Passed

    2/26/2026House
  12. H04 - Education:Recommend Do Pass 5-3-1-0-0

    2/25/2026House
  13. H Placed on General File

    2/25/2026House
  14. H Received for Introduction

    2/24/2026House
  15. H Introduced and Referred to H04 - Education

    2/24/2026House
  16. S 3rd Reading:Passed 29-2-0-0-0

    2/23/2026Senate
  17. S 2nd Reading:Passed

    2/20/2026Senate
  18. S COW:Passed

    2/19/2026Senate
  19. S04 - Education:Recommend Do Pass 4-1-0-0-0

    2/16/2026Senate
  20. S Placed on General File

    2/16/2026Senate
  21. S Introduced and Referred to S04 - Education 31-0-0-0-0

    2/9/2026Senate
  22. S Received for Introduction

    2/5/2026Senate
  23. Bill Number Assigned

    1/29/2026

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