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Senate Education Committee advances K–12 language and literacy bill
Summary
The Senate Education Committee voted 4–1 to advance Senate File 59, the K–12 language and literacy program bill, after committee discussion about definitions and stakeholder input; Senator Scott registered the lone no vote citing concerns about delegated definitions and parental clarity.
The Wyoming Senate Education Committee on Feb. 16 advanced Senate File 59, a K–12 language and literacy program bill, by a 4–1 vote.
Chairwoman Schueller called the motion to move the bill after opening remarks and roll call. Senator Olson moved the bill; Senator Brennan seconded. During discussion, Senator Scott said he had reservations because "key definitions, including what grade level reading proficiency is, are left up to the state superintendent," and he worried that complex technical language could be used against parents. Senator Rothfuss urged that a drafting amendment address concerns about federal funds and state fund availability.
The clerk recorded the roll-call vote: Brennan—Aye; Olson—Aye; Rothfuss—Aye; Scott—No; Chairwoman Schueller—Aye. Chairwoman Schueller announced the bill "has at least passed the committee." She asked Sarah Rolfes, who led the recalibration subcommittee work, to be prepared to explain details when the measure reaches the floor.
The committee heard that the bill had extensive interim work and public testimony. Sponsors and staff emphasized stakeholder involvement through a subcommittee and said amendments could still be offered when the bill comes before the full body.
The committee will now report the bill to the Senate with the committee's recommendation that it be advanced.
