Wyoming bills · 2026 Regular Session
Wyoming SF 59
K-12 language and literacy program.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Education
Summary
Official abstract published by the Wyoming legislature· summary
Establishes the Wyoming Language and Literacy Program to ensure comprehensive language and literacy instruction for students in kindergarten through grade twelve. Defines key terms and components related to language and literacy. Requires school districts to adopt and implement comprehensive language and literacy plans. Mandates the creation of individualized reading plans for students identified with reading difficulties or at risk for poor reading outcomes. Specifies professional development requirements. Requires annual reporting by school districts on student literacy proficiency and instructional practices to the Department of Education. Authorizes the State Superintendent of Public Instruction to establish a literacy division within the Department of Education to oversee and support the program. Repeals W.S. 21-3-401, Reading assessment and intervention. Comments: Requires a report.
Text versions
- Amendment SF0059SW003 (Committee of the Whole) - Senator Schuler (Adopted)
- Amendment SF0059SW002 (Committee of the Whole) - Senator Rothfuss (Adopted)
- Amendment SF0059SW001 (Committee of the Whole) - Senator Schuler (Failed)
- Amendment SF0059S2001 (2nd reading) - Senator Schuler (Adopted)
- Amendment SF0059HW002 (Committee of the Whole) - Representative Jarvis (Failed)
- Amendment SF0059HW001 (Committee of the Whole) - Representative Andrew (Adopted)
- Amendment SF0059H3004 (3rd reading) - Representative Jarvis (Withdrawn)
- Amendment SF0059H3003 (3rd reading) - Representative Strock (Withdrawn)
- Amendment SF0059H3002 (3rd reading) - Representative Jarvis (Failed)
- Amendment SF0059H3001 (3rd reading) - Representative Thayer (Failed)
- Amendment SF0059H2004 (2nd reading) - Representative Jarvis (Corrected, Failed)
- Amendment SF0059H2003 (2nd reading) - Representative Williams (Failed)
- Amendment SF0059H2002 (2nd reading) - Representative Campbell, E (Failed)
- Amendment SF0059H2001 (2nd reading) - Representative Erickson (Failed)
- Enrolled
- Introduced
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026 Senate | S Concur:Passed 30-1-0-0-0 | pass | Set your home in Wyoming to see |
| Mar 3, 2026 House | H 3rd Reading:Passed 46-14-2-0-0 | pass | Set your home in Wyoming to see |
| Feb 25, 2026 House | H04 - Education:Recommend Do Pass 5-3-1-0-0 | pass | Set your home in Wyoming to see |
| Feb 23, 2026 Senate | S 3rd Reading:Passed 29-2-0-0-0 | pass | Set your home in Wyoming to see |
| Feb 16, 2026 Senate | S04 - Education:Recommend Do Pass 4-1-0-0-0 | pass | Set your home in Wyoming to see |
| Feb 9, 2026 House | S Introduced and Referred to S04 - Education 31-0-0-0-0 | pass | Set your home in Wyoming to see |
Actions
- Jan 29, 2026
Bill Number Assigned - Feb 5, 2026 · Senate
S Received for Introduction - Feb 9, 2026 · Senate
S Introduced and Referred to S04 - Education 31-0-0-0-0 - Feb 16, 2026 · Senate
S04 - Education:Recommend Do Pass 4-1-0-0-0 - Feb 16, 2026 · Senate
S Placed on General File - Feb 19, 2026 · Senate
S COW:Passed - Feb 20, 2026 · Senate
S 2nd Reading:Passed - Feb 23, 2026 · Senate
S 3rd Reading:Passed 29-2-0-0-0 - Feb 24, 2026 · House
H Received for Introduction - Feb 24, 2026 · House
H Introduced and Referred to H04 - Education - Feb 25, 2026 · House
H04 - Education:Recommend Do Pass 5-3-1-0-0 - Feb 25, 2026 · House
H Placed on General File - Feb 26, 2026 · House
H COW:Passed - Feb 27, 2026 · House
H 2nd Reading:Passed - Mar 2, 2026 · House
H 3rd Reading:Laid Back - Mar 3, 2026 · House
H 3rd Reading:Passed 46-14-2-0-0 - Mar 4, 2026 · Senate
S Received for Concurrence - Mar 4, 2026 · Senate
S Concur:Passed 30-1-0-0-0 - Mar 4, 2026
Assigned Number SEA No. 0043 - Mar 4, 2026 · Senate
S President Signed SEA No. 0043 - Mar 4, 2026 · House
H Speaker Signed SEA No. 0043 - Mar 6, 2026 · Legislature
Governor Signed SEA No. 0043 - Mar 6, 2026
Assigned Chapter Number 66