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Wyoming · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SF 59: K-12 language and literacy program.

Enacted Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SF 59 is a bill introduced in the Wyoming Senate on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: K-12 language and literacy program. Primary sponsor: Education. Most recent recorded action (March 6, 2026): Assigned Chapter Number 66.

Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

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.

Sponsors

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
EducationPrimary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Assigned Chapter Number 66
  2. Governor Signed SEA No. 0043
  3. H Speaker Signed SEA No. 0043
  4. S President Signed SEA No. 0043
  5. Assigned Number SEA No. 0043
  6. S Concur:Passed 30-1-0-0-0
  7. S Received for Concurrence
  8. H 3rd Reading:Passed 46-14-2-0-0
  9. H 3rd Reading:Laid Back
  10. H 2nd Reading:Passed
  11. H COW:Passed
  12. H Placed on General File

Showing 12 most recent of 23 actions. Full history

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source