Wyoming Statutes
Wyo. Stat. § 21-9-102 (2026)
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required; satisfactory examination a prerequisite to graduation. All schools and colleges in this state that are supported in any manner by public funds shall give instruction in the essentials of the United States constitution and the constitution of the state of Wyoming, including the study of and devotion to American institution and ideals, and no student shall receive a high school diploma, associate degree or baccalaureate degree without satisfactorily passing an examination on the principles of the constitution of the United States and the state of Wyoming. The instruction shall be given for at least three (3) years in kindergarten through grade eight (8) and for one (1) year each in the secondary and college grades.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3
cases, 1995–2009 · leading case: Campbell Cnty. Sch. Dist. v. State, 907 P.2d 1238 (Wyo. 1995).
Campbell Cnty. Sch. Dist. v. State, 907 P.2d 1238 (Wyo. 1995). “Penalty for failure to carry out requirements of W.S. 21-9-102. Willful failure on the part of any school or college administrator or instructor to carry out the requirements of W.”
Luhm v. Bd. of Trs. of Hot Springs Cnty. Sch. Dist. No. 1, 2009 WY 63 (Wyo. 2009). “: (i) Common core of knowledge: (A) Reading/language arts; (B) Social studies; (C) Mathematics; (D) Science; (E) Fine arts and performing arts; (F) Physical education; (G) Health and safety; (H) Humanities; (J) Career/vocational education; (K) Foreign cultures and languages; (M)…”
Campbell Cnty. Sch. Dist. v. State, 2008 WY 2 (Wyo. 2008). “ls: ( Common core of knowledge: (A) Reading/language arts; (B) Social studies; (C) Mathematics; (D) Science; (E) Fine arts and performing arts; (F) Physical education; (G) Health and safety; (H) Humanities; (J) Career/vocational education; (K) Foreign cultures and languages; (M)…”
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