This bill mandates that all preschools in Wyoming must be certified by the Department of Family Services and implement a kindergarten readiness program. The legislation outlines specific requirements for the curriculum of this program, which includes various skills and behaviors that children should demonstrate to be considered "kindergarten ready." Additionally, the bill prohibits false or misleading advertising by preschools and establishes penalties for non-compliance, including fines and potential imprisonment for violations.

The bill also introduces new definitions for "preschool" and "kindergarten ready," clarifying the scope of what constitutes a preschool and the expectations for children entering kindergarten. It specifies that preschools must work in consultation with local school districts to ensure compliance with the new requirements. The act will take effect for new preschool certification applications filed on or after July 1, 2027, while existing preschools will not need to comply until their current certifications expire. The Department of Family Services is tasked with creating the necessary rules to implement this legislation.

Statutes affected:
25LSO-0097 v0.5: 14-4-101, 14-4-102, 14-4-103, 14-4-104, 14-4-110, 14-4-111, 21-4-302