Legislative Update 2025: Week 4

We’re halfway through the 68th Wyoming Legislative session… More good news: HB100 – K12 Uncertified Personnel (which would allow uncertified 18-year-olds to teach) and SF188 – Teacher Tenure (which would eliminate continuing contract status for teachers) will not make it out of their legislative committees. Both bills have seen significant public opposition, and engagement from educators […]

Legislative Update 2025: Week Three

It may sound like a broken record: another week of anti-public education rhetoric at the Capitol. Let’s start with some good news! The 2024 National Assessment of Education Progress results were released this week, and again Wyoming educators and students prove that our state’s public education system is one of the best in the nation. […]

Legislative Update 2025: Week Two

Education continues to be a hot topic this session… The biggest news of the week is that the Joint Appropriations gutted the external cost adjustment (ECA). Previously, relevant committees and the State Superintendent recommended a one-time ECA of $66.3 million to cover increased expenses for professional and non-professional staff, utilities, and materials. The new Joint Appropriations Committee, […]

Legislative Update 2025: Week One

What a week it’s been. The 2025 Legislative general session began on Tuesday Jan. 14, and education bills were at the forefront of many bills. The Freedom Caucus has a much stronger presence in this year’s legislature (including a majority in the House), and this should concern public education advocates. Prior to session, that caucus […]

WEA Legislative Update – January 2024

Get ready for the 2024 Budget Session with the Wyoming Education Association! The session begins on February 12 and runs through March 8. We’re offering you a suite of tools to stay informed and engaged in the legislative process so that real educators’ voices help shape the legislation impacting public education.  Stay informed by: Signing […]