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Committee advances bill funding a full-time literacy coordinator at Wyoming Department of Education
Summary
The House Appropriations Committee voted 4–3 to advance Senate File 14, which would fund one FTE and related contractual services at the Wyoming Department of Education to implement statewide K–3 literacy supports; witnesses and staff said the role would provide accountability, data tracking and professional development support to school districts.
The House Appropriations Committee on Thursday advanced Senate File 14, a bill that would appropriate funds to create a full‑time literacy position at the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) and provide contractual resources for professional development.
Sponsor testimony described a $240,000 appropriation for the biennium to add one FTE, with additional contractual funds discussed on the fiscal note that committee members and staff characterized as producing a biennial total of roughly $540,000 (about $270,000 per year). Committee members asked staff for a one‑page breakdown of the position, TRP (equipment/computer) costs and contract spending before the bill is explained on the…
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