Wyoming News; Bill would provide financial assistance to students who aren't in public school system

GILLETTE — State legislators have proposed a bill creating a program where students can be eligible for $5,000 a year if they’re not in the public school system.

House Bill 19 would create education savings accounts using money from the state’s general fund.

Rep. Ken Clouston, R-Gillette, is a member of the Joint Education Interim Committee, which is sponsoring the bill. He said the group listened...