HB 23 - Authorizes Adoption of Next Generation Science Standards - Wyoming Key Vote

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Title: Authorizes Adoption of Next Generation Science Standards

Signed by Governor Matt Mead


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Title: Authorizes Adoption of Next Generation Science Standards

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to adopt a conference report that authorizes the adoption of the Next Generation Science Standards.

Highlights:

  • Repeals the provision in the 2014-2016 Biennium Budget that prohibits the board from reviewing or adopting the Next Generation Science Standards (Sec. 1).  
  • Requires the Board of Education to independently examine any science standards proposed to ensure that the final standards “promote excellence” (Sec. 2). 

 

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Title: Authorizes Consideration of Next Generation Science Standards

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes the consideration of the next generation science standards, effective immediately.

Highlights:

  • Repeals the provision that prohibited the board from reviewing or adopting the next generation science standards listed in the 2014-2016 Biennium Budget (Sec. 1).
  • Authorizes the Board of Education to consider, discuss or modify the next generation science standards as it may determine necessary to develop quality science standards unique to Wyoming (Sec. 2).

 

Title: Authorizes Consideration of Next Generation Science Standards

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