Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateWyomingEnacted
SF 59: K-12 language and literacy program.
Education
SF 59 status: Enacted — Assigned Chapter Number 66 (updated Mar 6, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
78OUT OF 100
Score:78/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 60/100
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion85%
Bill 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.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Society
Positive outlook
80%
Benefits
- Provides individualized reading plans for students at risk for poor outcomes
- Ensures comprehensive literacy instruction from kindergarten through grade twelve
- Standardizes professional development requirements for educators
Risks
- Increases administrative workload for classroom teachers
- Potential for curriculum rigidity through state-mandated planning
- Pressure on students identified for individualized reading interventions
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Creates a formal literacy division within the Department of Education
- Mandates annual reporting on literacy proficiency to the state
- Replaces outdated reading assessment and intervention statutes
Risks
- Adds compliance reporting burden to local school districts
- Potential for bureaucratic expansion within the Department of Education
- Centralizes policy-setting authority away from local boards
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
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Source note
Implementation effectiveness depends on the quality of state-level guidance provided by the newly established literacy division.
Analysis scope
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Where it stands
Official recordAssigned Chapter Number 66
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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