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Committee approves $240,000 biennial funding for state literacy position
Summary
The Joint Education Committee voted to authorize a full‑time literacy position in the Department of Education and appropriated $240,000 for the 2026–28 biennium, limited to $120,000 per fiscal year for salary and benefits. The measure passed after brief Q&A about hiring authority and oversight.
The Joint Education Committee on Thursday approved a $240,000 biennial appropriation to fund a full‑time literacy position in the Wyoming Department of Education aimed at implementing the state’s reading statute. The committee voted to sponsor 26 LSO 193 for the 2026 session and moved the draft forward by voice and roll call.
The Legislative Service Office presenter said the appropriation is limited to $120,000 per fiscal year and covers salary…
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