Wyoming SF72: Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact.

What the bill says

An act relating to education; entering into a compact with other states to allow teachers licensed in one (1) compact state to teach in other compact states; approving and specifying terms of the compact; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date.

From the introduced text, February 4, 2026:

AN ACT relating to education; entering into a compact with other states to allow teachers licensed in one (1) compact state to teach in other compact states; approving and specifying terms of the compact; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Wyoming: Section 1. W.S. 21-26-101 and 21-26-102 are created to read: CHAPTER INTERSTATE TEACHER MOBILITY COMPACT 21-26-101. Short title. SF0072 2026 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-0244 This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact." 21-26-102. Compact provisions generally. ARTICLE I PURPOSE The purpose of this compact is to facilitate the mobility of teachers across the member states, with the goal of supporting teachers through a new pathway to licensure. Through this compact, the member states seek to establish a collective regulatory framework that expedites and enhances the ability of teachers to move across state lines. This compact is intended to achieve the following objectives and should be interpreted accordingly. The member states hereby ratify the same intentions by subscribing hereto: A. Create a streamlined pathway to licensure mobility for teachers; SF0072 2026 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-0244 B. Support the relocation of eligible military spouses; C. Facilitate and enhance the exchange of licensure, investigative and disciplinary information between the member states; D. …

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Sponsors

• Erickson, McKay (R, H21)
• Lawley, Martha (R, H27)
• Williams
• Evie Brennan (R, S31)
• Cooper, Ed (R, S20)
• Olsen, Jared (R, S08)
• Pappas, Stephan (R, S07)
• Schuler, Wendy (R, S15) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. March 3, 2026: H COW:Failed 25-30-7-0-0
2. March 2, 2026: H Placed on General File
3. March 2, 2026: H04 - Education:Recommend Do Pass 6-2-1-0-0
4. February 26, 2026: H Introduced and Referred to H04 - Education
5. February 24, 2026: H Received for Introduction
6. February 24, 2026: S 3rd Reading:Passed 26-5-0-0-0
7. February 23, 2026: S 2nd Reading:Passed
8. February 20, 2026: S COW:Passed
9. February 18, 2026: S04 - Education:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0
10. February 10, 2026: S Introduced and Referred to S04 - Education 23-7-1-0-0

Votes

• H COW:Failed 25-30-7-0-0 (March 3, 2026): 25 yea, 30 nay, failed
• H04 - Education:Recommend Do Pass 6-2-1-0-0 (March 2, 2026): 6 yea, 2 nay, passed
• S 3rd Reading:Passed 26-5-0-0-0 (February 24, 2026): 26 yea, 5 nay, passed
• S04 - Education:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0 (February 18, 2026): 5 yea, 0 nay, passed
• S Introduced and Referred to S04 - Education 23-7-1-0-0 (February 10, 2026): 23 yea, 7 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SF72?

SF72 is a bill in the Wyoming Legislature (2026 Budget Session): Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact.

What does SF72 do?

In its own words: An act relating to education; entering into a compact with other states to allow teachers licensed in one (1) compact state to teach in other compact states; approving and specifying terms of the compact; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date.

What is the status of SF72?

Failed as of March 3, 2026. Latest action: H COW:Failed 25-30-7-0-0 (March 3, 2026).

Who sponsored SF72?

Schuler, Wendy (R, S15), with 7 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SF72?

On the Wyoming Legislature website: https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/SF0072