The bill establishes new teaching and training standards in Wyoming, specifically prohibiting the use of public funds for instruction that assigns blame or judgment based on race, ethnicity, sex, color, or national origin. It outlines a list of concepts that educators and public employees are forbidden to teach, including the idea that any race or sex is inherently superior or inferior, that individuals should be discriminated against based on these attributes, and that meritocracy is a construct of oppression. However, the bill allows for the teaching of historical facts and discussions about oppression, provided they are presented in a complete and accurate manner.

Additionally, the bill creates mechanisms for enforcement, including private causes of action for individuals aggrieved by violations, and allows for civil penalties against violators. It mandates that public employers cannot require training on the specified prohibited concepts and requires annual reporting on compliance. The bill also amends existing law to clarify that governmental entities are not immune from liability for violations of these new provisions. The effective date for the bill is set for July 1, 2024.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 1-39-104