Wyoming SF86: Alternative teaching certificate.

What the bill says

An act relating to the certification of teachers; modifying the duties of the professional teaching standards board; creating an alternative teacher certificate for K-12 teachers; establishing requirements for alternative certification; and providing for an effective date.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT relating to the certification of teachers; modifying the duties of the professional teaching standards board; creating an alternative teacher certificate for K-12 teachers; establishing requirements for alternative certification; and providing for an effective date. Section 1. W.S. 21‐2‐802(a)(ii) by creating a new subparagraph (D) is amended to teacher certification; suspension and revocation; certification fees; disposition of collected fees; required data submissions to department of education. (a) The board shall promulgate rules and regulations: (ii) In addition to paragraph (a)(i) of this section, the board shall by rule and regulation provide for: (D) Alternative certification of teachers that requires a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and successful completion of an accredited or non‐accredited alternative certification program or pathway approved by the board that at a minimum requires passage of a subject area examination, pedagogy examination, United States Constitution examination and Wyoming Constitution examination. Issuance of this alternative certification shall be limited to the subject areas and grade levels successfully completed by the applicant. If the applicant is enrolled in or has completed an alternative certification program or pathway the applicant may apply for employment with a school district. Section 2. This act is effective immediately upon completion of all acts necessary for a bill to become law as provided by Article 4, Section 8 of the …

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Sponsors

• Dalton Banks (R, H26)
• Jeremy Haroldson (R, H04)
• Scott Heiner (R, H18)
• Tomi Strock (R, H06)
• Nina Webber (R, H24)
• Robert Wharff (R, H49)
• Evie Brennan (R, S31)
• Dan Laursen (R, S19) · primary sponsor
• McKeown, Troy (R, S24)
• Scott Smith (R, H05)

Latest actions

1. March 13, 2025: Governor Signed SEA No. 0072
2. March 13, 2025: Assigned Chapter Number 143
3. March 4, 2025: Assigned Number SEA No. 0072
4. March 4, 2025: S President Signed SEA No. 0072
5. March 4, 2025: H Speaker Signed SEA No. 0072
6. February 27, 2025: S Received for Concurrence
7. February 27, 2025: S Concur:Failed 1-27-3-0-0
8. February 27, 2025: S Appointed JCC01 Members
9. February 27, 2025: H Appointed JCC01 Members
10. February 26, 2025: H 3rd Reading:Passed 32-28-2-0-0

Votes

• S06 - Travel:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0 (March 3, 2025): 5 yea, 0 nay, passed
• H 3rd Reading:Passed 41-20-1-0-0 (March 3, 2025): 41 yea, 20 nay, passed
• H04 - Education:Recommend Do Pass 7-1-1-0-0 (February 27, 2025): 7 yea, 1 nay, passed
• S 3rd Reading:Passed 23-7-1-0-0 (February 26, 2025): 23 yea, 7 nay, passed
• S04 - Education:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0 (February 21, 2025): 5 yea, 0 nay, passed
• S COW:Passed 17-14-0-0-0 (February 3, 2025): 17 yea, 14 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SF86?

SF86 is a bill in the Wyoming Legislature (2025 General Session): Alternative teaching certificate.

What does SF86 do?

In its own words: An act relating to the certification of teachers; modifying the duties of the professional teaching standards board; creating an alternative teacher certificate for K-12 teachers; establishing requirements for alternative certification; and providing for an effective date.

What is the status of SF86?

Chaptered as of March 13, 2025. Latest action: Governor Signed SEA No. 0072 (March 13, 2025).

Who sponsored SF86?

Dan Laursen (R, S19), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SF86?

On the Wyoming Legislature website: https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2025/SF0086