Wyoming Education Association - Legislative Update February 8, 2019

WEA Legislative Update | February 8, 2019

Tell Senators that Teacher Evaluations

Belong in the Hands of School Districts

Contact your senator and ask that HB 0022 be restored to its original version written by the interim Joint Education Committee. The amendments made to this bill during the current legislative session will convolute the Wyoming Department of Education state administrative rules in Chapter 29, disrupt effective teacher evaluation systems currently in place, and take local control away from school districts.

Tell senators that teacher evaluation systems belong in the hands of school districts, where they are used to promote growth, learning, and student achievement.

Contact your senator and ask that HB 0022 be restored to the version created by the Joint Education Committee in the interim.

We have a short timeline – so please act this weekend!

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In the senate today

Senate Education Committee:

HB 0117 – College entrance exam – written component. This bill passed.

HB 0079 – School finance interfund loans. This bill passed.

HB 0133 – Hathaway expand Wyoming scholarships. This bill passed.

On the senate floor:

Third Reading:

HB 0022 – Teacher accountability. This bill is laid back until Monday, Feb. 11.

HB 0023 – Education accountability. This bill is laid back until Monday, Feb. 11.

Committee of the Whole:

HB 0078 – Education major maintenance funding. This bill passed.

In the house today

House Education Committee:

SF 0109 – Educational attainment executive council – This bill was postponed until Monday, Feb. 11.

SF 0129 – Education reporting requirements – This bill passed. Recommended as an interim topic.

On the house floor:

SF 0043 – Hathaway scholarship eligibility.

Committee of the Whole:

SF 0022 – School district personnel definitions. This bill passed.

SF 0063 – LSRA investments. This bill passed.

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WEA Bill Tracker February 8, 2019

WEA at the Capitol!

WEA Government Relation Director Tammy Johnson testifies at the Senate Education Committee Meeting. February 8, 2019.

From the Capitol to the Classroom, Stay Informed With WEA!

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Information about current bills before the Wyoming Legislature;
Talking points on critical issues facing Wyoming educators;
Ways to take action in support of public education;
Contact information for your legislator.

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