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Youth organizations in schools.

Require school districts to allow youth patriotic organizations to participate in schools.

Full legal title

AN ACT relating to education; requiring school districts to allow participation of youth patriotic organizations in schools as specified; and providing for an effective date.

Education

Sponsor:

Co-sponsors: Representative(s) Andrew, Bear, Geringer, Harshman, Wylie, Senator(s) Boner, Driskill, Hicks, Kolb

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What does this bill do?

Requires school districts to adopt policies allowing patriotic youth organizations to participate in schools through classroom presentations, informational distributions, and recruitment displays.

School districts must adopt a policy by school year 2025-2026 allowing patriotic organizations to have representatives speak to students during school hours and instructional time in classroom settings to encourage participation and inform students about the organization's educational and civic activities. (W.S. 21-3-110(a)(xliv)(A), Sec. 1)
Patriotic organization presentations must be scheduled on a specific date and time after the organization provides reasonable notice, and parents or guardians must be notified with the option to withhold consent for their child's participation. (W.S. 21-3-110(a)(xliv)(A)(I), W.S. 21-3-110(a)(xliv)(A)(II))
School districts must provide opportunities for patriotic organizations to display informational materials and use other communication channels for student recruitment outside of the school day, and districts cannot unreasonably limit use of school buildings or property for such displays. (W.S. 21-3-110(a)(xliv)(B))
School districts are not required to provide equal access to organizations that are not designated as patriotic organizations. (W.S. 21-3-110(a)(xliv)(C))
Defines 'patriotic organization' as a youth membership organization serving persons under age 21 with an educational purpose that promotes patriotism and civic involvement, including 4-H clubs or organizations listed in specified federal statutes (36 U.S.C. §§ 30101, 30901, 31101, 40301, 70901, 80301, 140101, 154101). (W.S. 21-3-110(a)(xliv)(D))