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HB 149

Home school prohibition-parents with convictions.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ed Cooper and 7 co-sponsors

Wyoming bill would prohibit parents with criminal convictions from homeschooling their children, restricting educational choice based on criminal history.

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Bill Summary · HB 149

Legislative bill overview

HB 149 would prohibit parents with certain criminal convictions from homeschooling their children in Wyoming. The bill restricts parental educational choice based on criminal history, creating a legal barrier to homeschooling for convicted individuals. The specific convictions that would trigger this prohibition are not detailed in the introduced version.

Why is this important

This bill directly affects homeschooling families and raises questions about parental rights, criminal justice policy, and educational access. It also touches on broader debates about rehabilitation, second chances, and how criminal history should affect family decisions. The policy would need to define which convictions qualify and how recent they must be.

Potential points of contention

  • Parental rights vs. child safety: Whether criminal convictions alone are sufficient grounds to restrict homeschooling without individualized assessment of current circumstances
  • Scope and definitions: Which convictions trigger the prohibition (violent crimes only? all felonies? misdemeanors?) and whether there's a time limit for disqualification
  • Alternative oversight: Whether this approach is necessary given existing homeschool oversight mechanisms and child welfare laws already in place

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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