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House concurs with Senate changes to HB199, approves means‑tested prekindergarten ESA with $30 million annual appropriation
Summary
The Wyoming House on Thursday voted to concur with Senate amendments to House Bill 199, approving a means‑tested prekindergarten program delivered through education savings accounts (ESAs) capped at 250% of the federal poverty level and funded with a $30 million annual appropriation.
The Wyoming House on Thursday voted to concur with Senate amendments to House Bill 199, approving a prekindergarten program delivered through education savings accounts that will be means‑tested at 250% of the federal poverty level and funded at $30 million per year.
Supporters said the change balances school choice and fiscal control. Representative John Andrew moved the motion to concur, saying the conference committee adopted most of the other body’s amendments and that the pre‑K provision would be means‑tested to control the appropriation. “We had our meeting with…
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