Wyo. Stat. § 21-3-401 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-3-401
§ 21-3-401. Reading assessment and intervention
Status: in_force

(a) Each school district shall select and implement a reading assessment and intervention program that uses an instrument identified by the state superintendent under subsection (d) of this section that screens for signs of reading difficulties, including but not limited to dyslexia or other reading deficiencies, not less than three (3) times per year in kindergarten through grade three (3) and that implements with fidelity an evidence based intervention program. The program shall include instruments identified by the state superintendent under subsection (d) of this section that monitor and measure reading progress and assess student reading skills and progress to provide data that informs any intervention. The assessment and intervention program shall be administered to all students in kindergarten through grade three (3). The program shall also include implementation of evidence based core curricula aligned to the uniform content and performance standards and evidenced based interventions to meet the needs of all students. The program shall be multi-tiered and shall include evidence based interventions to facilitate remediation of any reading difficulty as early as possible.

(b) As soon as practicable after the assessment or screening is conducted under the program established in subsection (a) of this section, each school district shall provide a copy of the screening results, including an explanation of the screening results, to the parent, guardian or other person having control of a student showing signs of reading difficulties, including but not limited to dyslexia or other reading deficiencies, or not showing appropriate reading competence under this section. Students not showing appropriate reading competence under this section shall be placed on an individualized reading plan to remedy the reading related difficulty utilizing an appropriate evidence based intervention program, which may include a group reading plan. The district shall provide a copy of a student's individualized reading plan to the student's parent, guardian or other person having control of the student. For students under an individualized education program (IEP) which addresses reading difficulties, the IEP shall be deemed sufficient to meet the requirements of this subsection and no additional plan shall be required.

(c) Each district shall annually report to the department of education on the progress of each of its schools toward achieving the goal of eighty-five percent (85%) of all students reading at grade level upon completion of the third grade. This report shall include cohort analysis for kindergarten through grade three (3) for those students identified by the screening instruments as having signs of reading difficulties, including but not limited to dyslexia or other reading deficiencies. The report shall include the percentage of students meeting or exceeding proficiency levels for the annual reporting period. The reporting shall also include the aggregate number of students identified by the screening instruments as having signs of reading difficulties, including but not limited to dyslexia or other reading deficiencies, in addition to listing the evidence based interventions implemented in each district by grade. This report shall include kindergarten through grade three (3) progress toward achieving the goal of eighty-five percent (85%) proficiency in the specific skills known to be predictive of grade three (3) reading proficiency and that are listed in subsection (d) of this section. Grade three (3) reading proficiency shall be determined by the grade three (3) statewide assessment administered pursuant to W.S. 21-2-304(a)(v) . Each school not meeting the eighty-five percent (85%) goal specified under this subsection shall submit an improvement plan to the school district, and the school district shall submit an overall improvement plan to the department. At a minimum, each school and district improvement plan shall outline its general strategy for increasing reading proficiency for the next school year and shall specifically address the evidence based program of instruction, assessment and intervention being implemented, the specific training in those programs that reading teachers have received, the student-teacher ratio, the use of certified tutors and the use of instructional facilitators and paraprofessionals in kindergarten through grade three (3) trained in the delivery of the evidence based instruction and intervention program selected by the district.

(d) The state superintendent, in consultation with Wyoming school districts, professionals in the area of reading difficulties, including but not limited to dyslexia and other reading deficiencies, and other appropriate stakeholders, shall promulgate rules as necessary to assist each school district to administer its reading assessment and intervention program pursuant to this section and to assess the skills in paragraphs (i) through (v) of this subsection using a curriculum-independent assessment. The rules shall contain criteria to identify instruments that screen for signs of reading difficulties, including but not limited to dyslexia and other reading deficiencies, required under subsection (a) of this section. Based on the criteria incorporated by rule, the state superintendent shall identify instruments approved for use by school districts that monitor and measure reading progress and assess student reading skills and progress to provide data that informs any intervention required under subsection (a) of this section. The rules shall provide mechanisms for the state superintendent to directly support schools and school districts in meeting the goals of improvement plans developed pursuant to subsection (c) of this section including, but not limited to, professional development in evidence based literacy instruction and intervention and professional development in identifying the signs of reading difficulties, including but not limited to dyslexia and other reading deficiencies. To accomplish the purposes of this subsection, the department of education shall collect kindergarten through grade three (3) statewide longitudinal data from assessments selected and performed by each school district, which measures the following specific skills that evidence based research has concluded are predictive of grade three (3) reading proficiency:

(i) Phonological awareness;

(ii) Phonics;

(iii) Decoding words and nonwords;

(iv) Oral reading fluency; and

(v) Reading comprehension.

(e) Commencing with school year 2022--2023, each school district shall require each district employee providing instruction in grades kindergarten through three (3) within the district to have received or receive professional development in evidence based literacy instruction and intervention and in identifying the signs of reading difficulties, including but not limited to dyslexia and other reading deficiencies, using suitable materials reviewed and required pursuant to rule by the state superintendent. The rules required under subsection (d) of this section shall establish minimum reading assessment and intervention professional development requirements to be completed not less than once every three (3) years as required under this subsection for district employees providing instruction in grades kindergarten through three (3). The rules shall contain criteria to identify appropriate and suitable professional development materials for district employees in evidence based literacy instruction and intervention and in detection of reading difficulties, including but not limited to dyslexia and other reading deficiencies.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-18-202 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 18 / Section 21-18-202
§ 21-18-202. Powers and duties of the commission
Status: repealed

(a) The commission shall perform the following general functions:

(i) Advocate community college education to the office of the governor, the legislature, the University of Wyoming, public education agencies, the business sector and other appropriate entities;

(ii) Establish tuition rates for the community colleges;

(iii) Establish residency requirements, which shall include provisions for military veterans, eligible individuals and covered individuals as described in 38 U.S.C. 3679(c)(2) consistent with the requirements of W.S. 21-17-105(e) . The commission shall provide that students receiving a Hathaway expand Wyoming scholarship in any amount shall qualify for resident tuition each semester the student receives the scholarship;

(iv) Maintain an administrative computing system contract and Internet or similar proprietary or common carrier electronic system access for members of the system;

(v) Develop and maintain a statewide college system strategic plan for the delivery of educational programs in Wyoming by each college pursuant to subsection (h) of this section.

(vi) In cooperation with the community colleges and the University of Wyoming, develop and maintain a common transcript and transfer process system that uses common course numbering for all undergraduate courses provided at the community colleges and the University of Wyoming. The development and ongoing maintenance of the statewide course numbering system, including determining course equivalencies, shall be accomplished with the assistance of appropriate committees that shall include faculty members and staff of the community colleges and the University of Wyoming. The system shall:

(A) Facilitate program planning and the transfer of students and course credits between the community colleges and the University of Wyoming;

(B) Offer functionality to transmit transcript information between the community colleges and the University of Wyoming;

(C) Extend to the community college commission, the Wyoming department of education, the department of workforce services and the University of Wyoming a statewide longitudinal education data system, which shall serve as a statewide exchange for management and analytical reporting in support of education and workforce outcomes;

(D) Use a common transcript and transfer process vendor;

(E) Use electronic course catalog software to ensure a consistent experience for students between the community colleges and the University of Wyoming. Each community college and the University of Wyoming may use different course catalog software. The software shall provide a search function for educational programs;

(F) Use course transfer software to support both in-state and out-of-state transfer students. The software shall be common across each community college and the University of Wyoming and shall provide a common database that provides identification and reconciliation of differences in curricula elements of courses with the same course number;

(G) Use curriculum process management software to facilitate and ensure consistency in curricula development and streamline the transfer process between a Wyoming community college and the University of Wyoming;

(H) Result in internal college or university planning and student program planning with required automated transfer among the community colleges and the University of Wyoming. The automated transfer shall allow automatic transcription of course credits among the community colleges and the University of Wyoming for those credits earned through the common course catalog system and within programs with articulation agreements between the community colleges and the University of Wyoming.

(b) The commission shall perform the following coordination functions. In performing these coordination functions all affected colleges and the commission shall be involved:

(i) Coordinate the submission of data to the integrated postsecondary education data systems;

(ii) Coordinate and maintain the common course numbering system;

(iii) Repealed by Laws 2003, ch. 202, § 2.

(iv) Coordinate academic and vocational-technical programs offered by any community college in another community college service area when a physical presence will be established;

(v) Coordinate the provision by means of electronic internet or similar proprietary or common carrier electronic system technology, by a community college or several community colleges, the general education courses necessary for completion of an educational program in the field of nursing at a community college or a baccalaureate degree program in nursing at the University of Wyoming;

(vi) In addition to paragraph (iv) of this subsection and for any program requested by the board of county commissioners representing a community within the existing service area of any community college and that college has determined not to provide the requested program within the community, coordinate a response to the requesting board. Any community college shall refer the requested community program to the commission if it cannot provide the requested program. Upon referral, the commission shall provide a response under this paragraph;

(vii) Repealed by Laws 2009, ch. 211, § 3.

(c) The commission shall perform the following administrative functions:

(i) Create and maintain a funding allocation model by rule;

(ii) In accordance with W.S. 21-18-203(a) , prepare budget requests for the operation and support of the colleges and the commission, and pursuant to W.S. 21-18-225 , prepare budget requests for capital construction and major maintenance;

(iii) Disburse to the colleges state funds in accordance with W.S. 9-4-601(b)(iv)(A) and 21-18-205 and other funds under commission auspices;

(iv) Administer those functions explicitly assigned to the commission by statute;

(v) Appoint a director who shall perform duties as prescribed by the commission. In addition to duties assigned under this act, the director shall serve as an ex officio member of the University of Wyoming board of trustees and the state board of education. The director shall receive an annual salary as determined by the commission and approved by the governor. The director shall hire staff as required to carry out this act and as approved by the commission. Subject to legislative budget authorization staff salaries shall be established by the director with the approval of the commission;

(vi) Establish and promote accomplishment of statewide priorities for the college system in consultation with the colleges;

(vii) Subject to appropriation by the legislature, the commission shall fully fund a teaching faculty position whenever a community college commits to expanding its college-funded nursing program capacity by eight (8) students. A community college shall be eligible to apply for the funding under this paragraph only if enrollment in the nursing program of the applicant institution was not less than ninety-five percent (95%) of the total college-funded nursing program capacity at the beginning of the most recent fall academic semester. Funding provided under this paragraph for the specific purpose of expanding a nursing program capacity shall be reduced by an amount equal to that provided to fund one (1) teaching faculty position for every reduction of eight (8) full-time equivalent students in the college-funded nursing program, as determined by comparing the beginning enrollments of the two (2) most recent fall academic semesters. Funding reductions shall not exceed the total amount of funding provided to a community college under this paragraph. Any appropriation made for purposes of this paragraph shall, in accordance with W.S. 21-18-205(e) , be accounted for and distributed separately from the funding allocation model for community colleges;

(viii) Following public hearing, review and modify or maintain community college service areas provided all counties to be annexed to a college service area are contiguous to that service area. Determinations made under this paragraph shall be subject to review in accordance with the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act;

(ix) Administer the state authorization reciprocity agreement and admit authorized post secondary institutions to participate under the agreement in accordance with W.S. 21-18-226 .

(d) The commission shall perform the following approval functions:

(i) Approve all new academic programs, including applied baccalaureate degree programs, qualifying for state funding pursuant to the statewide community college strategic plan developed under subsection (h) of this section;

(ii) Review existing programs, determine the most effective and efficient delivery of programs qualifying for state funding pursuant to the statewide community college system strategic plan and terminate state funding for those programs which are inconsistent with the statewide community college system strategic plan;

(iii) Approve enlargement and formation of community college districts in accordance with W.S. 21-18-310 and 21-18-312 ;

(iv) Approve the format of community college budgets as provided in W.S. 16-4-104 ;

(v) Approve all new capital construction projects in excess of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00) for which state funds are or could be eventually applied. “ New capital construction projects ” include:

(A) New construction, renovation and capital renewal in excess of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00) market value which is not necessary maintenance or repair;

(B) The acquisition of real property in excess of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00) market value whether by purchase or exchange; and

(C) Previously approved and uncompleted new capital construction projects which have increased in total cost by ten percent (10%) or more since cost estimates were developed at the time of initial project approval under this paragraph and W.S. 21-18-205(g) .

(e) The commission shall perform the following review and report functions:

(i) Report the findings of institutional and specialized accreditation studies;

(ii) In addition to audits required of colleges under W.S. 16-4-121 and to ensure uniformity of audit procedures and reporting formats, conduct enrollment audits and report financial and enrollment audit findings to the legislature and governor. In carrying out this paragraph and maintaining the funding allocation model under paragraph (c)(i) of this section:

(A) The commission shall ensure uniform accounting in recording full-time equivalent students and reporting financial data;

(B) Each community college shall report information to the commission in a uniform, consistent and accurate manner as required by commission rule and regulation;

(C) The commission may participate in financial audits conducted by each community college and assist in the analysis of audit findings for subsequent reporting under this paragraph.

(iii) Review college districts and provide subsequent reports and recommendations to the governor and legislature in coordination with the regional accrediting agency;

(iv) Develop annual reports to the legislature on the outcomes of partnerships between colleges and the University of Wyoming and other entities;

(v)(A) The commission shall provide annual reports to the legislature and governor on the performance of individual community colleges and the college system as well as on the achievement of statewide priorities as specified in the statewide college system strategic plan. The commission and the colleges shall work together in a collaborative effort in defining the report formats and the methodology and data elements required in preparing the reports and a reasonable time line for completion of reports;

(B) For the reporting effort under this paragraph, the commission shall maintain a management information system and each community college shall maintain accurate administrative records to provide the necessary data to the commission for these studies and reports. The colleges shall provide the commission with all data required in preparing each of the reports the commission shall request. The commission and the colleges shall safeguard all institutional and individual student record data under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act or subsequent similar enactments;

(C) Reports provided by the commission to the legislature and governor shall be attached with and aligned to the college system performance benchmarks, outcome measures and other performance indicators specified in and defined by the strategic plan.

(I) to (XIII) Repealed by Laws 2009, ch. 211, § 3.

(D) Repealed by Laws 2009, ch. 211, § 3.

(vi) The commission and the colleges shall collaborate to identify any additional areas of educational concerns which require data collection and reporting.

(f) The commission shall perform the following implementing functions:

(i) Establish reasonable timelines and deadlines for the submission of data requested by the commission;

(ii) Assure uniform college accounting practices in reporting data to the commission, through the use of national association of college and university business officers nomenclature;

(iii) Withhold not more than five percent (5%) of state appropriations from any college in noncompliance with this act or rules of the commission. Any such action shall be subject to the provisions of W.S. 16-3-114 and applicable rules of the Wyoming supreme court;

(iv) Advance collaboratively developed legislative proposals on behalf of the college system and commission to the legislature and the office of the governor;

(v) Adopt rules and regulations consistent with the provisions of this act as necessary to carry out its statutory duties and responsibilities.

(g) All decision making authority related to the operation of the community colleges which is not specifically granted to the commission by statute shall be reserved to the local boards.

(h) The commission shall prior to the beginning of each biennial budget period, review, update and modify the statewide college system strategic plan. The plan shall clearly prescribe the components of the educational program and attach program components to statewide system priorities. This plan shall serve as the basis for state operational and capital construction budget requests and funding of the statewide college system for the applicable biennial budget period. In developing, reviewing and updating the strategic plan, the commission shall:

(i) Consult with the seven (7) community colleges, state and local governmental agencies and other agencies and organizations representing state economic and industry sectors;

(ii) Include mechanisms within the planning process which adhere to the state's interests in establishing a statewide college system identified as assuring statewide access to:

(A) Academic programs, including applied baccalaureate degree programs;

(B) Career-technical education and training programs;

(C) Dual and concurrent enrollment programs; and

(D) Remedial and continuing education programs responding to needs of students, employers and the state workforce, including program access through outreach or coordinated electronic system technology.

(iii) Develop performance benchmarks, outcome measures and other performance indicators which serve as the basis for annual reporting to the legislature and the governor under paragraph (e)(v) of this section, including but not limited to:

(A) Student goal attainment and retention;

(B) Student persistence;

(C) Degree and certificate completion rates;

(D) Placement rate of graduates in the workforce;

(E) Licensure and certification pass rates;

(F) Demonstration of critical literacy skills;

(G) Success in subsequent, related coursework;

(H) Number and rate of students who transfer.

(iv) Attach performance indicators to funding to achieve established results.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-10-108 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 10 / Section 21-10-108
§ 21-10-108. The school protein enhancement project
Status: in_force

(a) The school protein enhancement project is created. Under the project and for the 2021-2022 school year and thereafter, the department of education may provide financial assistance to school districts to increase the quantity of Wyoming poultry, lamb, pork, beef and bison used in school meals. Financial assistance shall be provided only to pay for processing costs for Wyoming poultry, lamb, pork, beef or bison donated to a school district. The project shall meet program requirements and criteria established by rule and regulation of the department. The department shall, contingent upon available funding, provide a match of at least one dollar ($1.00) for every one dollar ($1.00) contributed by school districts to pay for Wyoming poultry, lamb, pork, beef or bison processing costs. The department may accept any gifts, contributions, donations, grants or federal funds specifically given to the department to support the school protein enhancement project. The department shall, to the extent possible, maintain the structure and requirements of the school protein enhancement pilot project for public school children as created by 2017 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 137. The department shall also endeavor to provide funding to as many school districts as possible.

(b) Each school district may apply to the department of education for financial assistance under this section. Application shall be on a form and in a manner prescribed by the department. At a minimum, the application shall include a description of the district's goals for increasing the quantity of Wyoming poultry, lamb, pork, beef or bison used in school lunches.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-24-111 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 24 / Section 21-24-111
§ 21-24-111. Organization and operation of the interstate commission
Status: in_force

(a) The interstate commission shall, by a majority of the members present and voting, within twelve (12) months after the first interstate commission meeting, adopt bylaws to govern its conduct as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of the compact, including, but not limited to:

(i) Establishing the fiscal year of the interstate commission;

(ii) Establishing an executive committee, and such other committees as may be necessary;

(iii) Providing for the establishment of committees and for governing any general or specific delegation of authority or function of the interstate commission;

(iv) Providing reasonable procedures for calling and conducting meetings of the interstate commission, and ensuring reasonable notice of each such meeting;

(v) Establishing the titles and responsibilities of the officers and staff of the interstate commission;

(vi) Providing a mechanism for concluding the operations of the interstate commission and the return of surplus funds that may exist upon the termination of the compact after the payment and reserving of all of its debts and obligations;

(vii) Providing “start up” rules for initial administration of the compact.

(b) The interstate commission shall, by a majority of the members, elect annually from among its members a chairperson, a vice-chairperson and a treasurer, each of whom shall have such authority and duties as may be specified in the bylaws. The chairperson or, in the chairperson's absence or disability, the vice-chairperson, shall preside at all meetings of the interstate commission. The officers so elected shall serve without compensation or remuneration from the interstate commission, provided that, subject to the availability of budgeted funds, the officers shall be reimbursed for ordinary and necessary costs and expenses incurred by them in the performance of their responsibilities as officers of the interstate commission.

(c) Executive committee, officers and personnel:

(i) The executive committee shall have such authority and duties as may be set forth in the bylaws, including but not limited to:

(A) Managing the affairs of the interstate commission in a manner consistent with the bylaws and purposes of the interstate commission;

(B) Overseeing an organizational structure within, and appropriate procedures for the interstate commission to provide for the creation of rules, operating procedures and administrative and technical support functions; and

(C) Planning, implementing and coordinating communications and activities with other state, federal and local government organizations in order to advance the goals of the interstate commission.

(ii) The executive committee may, subject to the approval of the interstate commission, appoint or retain an executive director for such period, upon such terms and conditions and for such compensation, as the interstate commission may deem appropriate. The executive director shall serve as secretary to the interstate commission, but shall not be a member of the interstate commission. The executive director shall hire and supervise such other persons as may be authorized by the interstate commission.

(d) The interstate commission's executive director and its employees shall be immune from suit and liability, either personally or in their official capacity, for a claim for damage to or loss of property or personal injury or other civil liability caused or arising out of or relating to an actual or alleged act, error or omission that occurred, or that such person had a reasonable basis for believing occurred, within the scope of interstate commission employment, duties or responsibilities, provided, that such person shall not be protected from suit or liability for damage, loss, injury or liability caused by the intentional or willful and wanton misconduct of such person:

(i) The liability of the interstate commission's executive director and employees or interstate commission representatives, acting within the scope of such person's employment or duties for acts, errors or omissions occurring within such person's state may not exceed the limits of liability set forth under the constitution and laws of that state for state officials, employees and agents. The interstate commission is considered to be an instrumentality of the states for the purposes of any such action. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to protect such person from suit or liability for damage, loss, injury or liability caused by the intentional or willful and wanton misconduct of such person;

(ii) The interstate commission shall defend the executive director and its employees and, subject to the approval of the attorney general or other appropriate legal counsel of the member state represented by an interstate commission representative, shall defend such interstate commission representative in any civil action seeking to impose liability arising out of an actual or alleged act, error or omission that occurred within the scope of interstate commission employment, duties or responsibilities, or that the defendant had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of interstate commission employment, duties or responsibilities, provided that the actual or alleged act, error or omission did not result from intentional or willful and wanton misconduct on the part of such person;

(iii) To the extent not covered by the state involved, member state or the interstate commission, the representatives or employees of the interstate commission shall be held harmless in the amount of a settlement or judgment, including attorney's fees and costs, obtained against such persons arising out of an actual or alleged act, error or omission that occurred within the scope of interstate commission employment, duties or responsibilities, or that such persons had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of interstate commission employment, duties or responsibilities, provided that the actual or alleged act, error or omission did not result from intentional or willful and wanton misconduct on the part of such persons.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-3-121 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-3-121
§ 21-3-121. Members of board of trustees to deliver records to successors
Status: in_force

At the close of their official terms, the officers of the board of trustees of each school district shall deliver to their successors all books, documents, papers, and records belonging to their offices.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-16-717 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 16 / Section 21-16-717
§ 21-16-717. State pledge not to impair rights and remedies of holders of obligations
Status: in_force

The state pledges to the holders of any obligations issued under this article that the state will not limit or alter the rights vested in the authority to fulfill the terms of agreements made with the holders, or in any way impair the rights and remedies of the holders until the obligations, together with interest, with interest on any unpaid installments of interest, and all costs and expenses in connection with any action or proceeding by or on behalf of the holders, are fully met and discharged. The authority is authorized to include this pledge of the state in any agreement with the holders of the obligations.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-3-313 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-3-313
§ 21-3-313. Charter schools; employee options
Status: repealed

(a) Repealed by Laws 2021, ch. 169, § 4, eff. July 1, 2022.

(b) The employment status of school district employees employed by the charter school who seek to return to employment with noncharter schools in the school district shall be negotiated with the school district and included in the charter contract.

(c) Repealed by Laws 2021, ch. 169, § 4, eff. July 1, 2022.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-13-330 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 13 / Section 21-13-330
§ 21-13-330. Virtual education; program content; agreements between districts authorized; remote education
Status: repealed

(a) to (e) Repealed by Laws 2008, ch. 95, § 502.

(f) As used in this section:

(i) “ Virtual education ” means instruction primarily through technology outside of the physical classroom in the statewide educational program prescribed by W.S. 21-9-101 and 21-9-102 through a program accredited by the state board under W.S. 21-2-304(a)(ii) ;

(ii) to (iv) Repealed by Laws 2017, ch. 193, § 2.

(v) “ Full-time virtual education ” means more than fifty percent (50%) of the required educational program is provided through virtual education by a school district established pursuant to the laws of this state;

(vi) “ Part-time virtual education ” means fifty percent (50%) or less of the required educational program is provided through virtual education by a school district established pursuant to the laws of this state;

(g) Pursuant to rule and regulation of the department, a school district providing full-time virtual education for a student, or a student's resident school district that has entered into an agreement with another school district to provide full-time virtual education for the student, shall:

(i) Repealed by Laws 2017, ch. 193, § 2.

(ii) Enroll and assign the participating student to a school within the district offering appropriate grade level instruction;

(iii) Monitor the participating student's progress and in accordance with the district's assessment policies, administer or ensure his participation in required student performance evaluations and assessments at the same intervals required of other students at the participating student's grade level;

(iv) Facilitate necessary instructional support for the student and notify and assist any student not performing satisfactorily;

(v) Maintain the student's records within the district's permanent student data system including equivalent attendance as specified by department rule and regulation, assessment and other performance evaluation data, immunization and other information required by the district or by rule and regulation of the department;

(vi) Verify the virtual education program received by the participating student complies with and fulfills the state education program established by W.S. 21-9-101 and 21-9-102 and rule and regulation of the state superintendent under W.S. 21-2-202(a)(xxxi) and that the program otherwise meets district program standards;

(vii) Restrict the student's virtual education to programs approved by the department of education pursuant to W.S. 21-2-202(a)(xxxi) and accredited by the state board.

(h) Pursuant to department rule and regulation, a school district providing part-time virtual education to any student enrolled in another school district shall:

(i) Complete a tuition agreement with the school district in which the student is enrolled. The agreement shall identify the services, classes and the payments to be provided by the respective school districts. The tuition shall be paid on a per course basis and shall be equal to or less than the ADM amount received by the district providing the part-time virtual education prorated to reflect the number of virtual education classes attended by the pupil;

(ii) Monitor the participating student's academic progress in the virtual education courses and provide any necessary academic information to the school district in which the student is enrolled as required by department rule and regulation;

(iii) Facilitate necessary instructional support for the virtual education courses taken by the student and notify and assist any student not performing satisfactorily;

(iv) Maintain the student's record for the virtual education courses taken by the student and, as necessary, share educational information with the district in which the pupil is enrolled;

(v) Verify the virtual education program received by the participating student complies with and fulfills the state education program established by W.S. 21-9-101 and 21-9-102 and rule and regulation of the state superintendent under W.S. 21-2-202(a)(xxxi) and that the program otherwise meets program standards agreed upon by the district in which the student is enrolled and the district providing the part-time virtual education;

(vi) Restrict the student's virtual education to programs approved by the department of education pursuant to W.S. 21-2-202(a)(xxxi) and accredited by the state board.

(j) Each student participating in virtual education shall be included within the average daily membership (ADM) of the district in which the student is enrolled as computed under the education resource block grant model pursuant to W.S. 21-13-309(m)(iv) . The virtual education program membership may be combined with any classes physically attended by the student at the school to result in a larger fractional ADM of not to exceed one (1.0) ADM as defined by department rule and regulation.

(k) The department of education shall by rule and regulation provide a procedure under which a school district may allow a student whose custodial parent or guardian is in active military service and leaves the state of Wyoming, and whose custodial parent or guardian maintains Wyoming residency, to participate in virtual education programs offered under this section provided the district complies with this section to the extent required by department rule and regulation.

(m) Two (2) school districts may enter into an agreement to allow a teacher in one (1) school district to remotely instruct a student in another school district. A course taught pursuant to an agreement entered into under this subsection shall not be considered virtual education for purposes of determining if a student is receiving part-time virtual education or full-time virtual education. An agreement to provide remote education pursuant to this subsection shall require that the teacher who teaches the course does so in-person, in a physical classroom setting in the district of employment and provides interactive delivery of content to the remote student. The school district providing the remotely taught courses shall:

(i) Complete a tuition agreement with the school district in which the student is enrolled. The agreement shall identify the services, courses and the payments to be provided by the respective school districts. The tuition shall be paid on a per course basis and shall be equal to or less than the ADM amount received by the district providing the remote education prorated to reflect the number of remotely taught courses attended by the student;

(ii) Monitor the participating student's academic progress in the remotely taught courses and provide any necessary academic information to the school district in which the student is enrolled;

(iii) Facilitate necessary instructional support for the remotely taught courses taken by the student and notify and assist any student not performing satisfactorily;

(iv) Maintain the student's record for the remotely taught courses taken by the student and, as necessary, share educational information with the district in which the student is enrolled;

(v) Verify the remotely taught program received by the participating student complies with and fulfills the state education program established by W.S. 21-9-101 and 21-9-102 and that the program otherwise meets program standards agreed upon by the district in which the student is enrolled and the district providing the remotely taught courses.

(n) A teacher who teaches a course in-person, in a physical classroom setting in the teacher's district of employment may teach the course remotely to other students in the same district using interactive delivery of course content. A course taught remotely pursuant to this subsection shall not be considered virtual education for purposes of determining if a student is receiving part-time virtual education or full-time virtual education.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-18-404 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 18 / Section 21-18-404
§ 21-18-404. Student grants; amounts
Status: in_force

There shall be made available student grants under the Wyoming works program. The grant amount shall not exceed the amount provided for two (2) semesters under the Hathaway provisional opportunity scholarship pursuant to W.S. 21-16-1305(a)(i)(A) , in any one (1) academic year, unless the credential program is in an economic sector determined by the commission to fulfill a critical workforce need. For credential programs in such economic sectors, the grant amount shall not exceed the amount provided for two (2) semesters under the Hathaway honor scholarship pursuant to W.S. 21-16-1304(a)(iii)(A) in any one (1) academic year. One-half (1/2) of the annual award shall be provided to the student at each fall and spring academic term of qualification, unless the credential program or course is for a defined period of less than a full semester or the student elects to reserve any portion of the annual award for attendance at a subsequent summer school term. For credential programs of one (1) term or less, cost of attendance and unmet financial need shall be calculated on a projected annual basis, but the annual award amount shall be provided in full in the term of attendance, on a prorated basis.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-18-225 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 18 / Section 21-18-225
§ 21-18-225. College maintenance and capital construction funding
Status: in_force

(a) As part of its administrative functions, the community college commission shall identify community college building needs and develop a prioritized list of community college capital construction projects. The prioritized community college capital construction projects shall be reported by the commission to the state construction department in accordance with subsection (g) of this section. Following review, analysis and study, the state construction department shall forward recommendations for community college capital construction projects to the state building commission. The state construction department shall also submit major maintenance budget requests for college buildings to the legislature in accordance with this section. Major maintenance budget requests shall be based upon the square footage submitted by the commission under subsection (f) of this section and upon a formula adopted by the state building commission, and upon forms and in a format specified by the state budget department. College building maintenance budget requests submitted by the state construction department to the legislature and capital construction budget requests forwarded by the state building commission to the legislature shall include only necessary building square footage:

(i) Required for provision of those education programs comprising the statewide college system strategic plan developed and maintained under W.S. 21-18-202(a)(v) ; and

(ii) For major maintenance, exclude student housing, student unions and auxiliary services areas funded exclusively through college generated revenues.

(b) To carry out this section and in accordance with rules and regulations of the state building commission promulgated under W.S. 9-5-107(d) and (e) serving as guidelines for implementation and administration of this section, the commission shall establish and maintain:

(i) A statewide community college building data base comprised of building inventory, specific building condition, square footage, usage, space utilization and building capacity data;

(ii) Statewide planning and reporting criteria and guidelines for use by community college districts in developing and maintaining comprehensive long-range plans for district building needs as required under W.S. 21-18-304(a)(xi) , providing necessary guidance to college districts for separating future building space needs and requests attached to the statewide college system strategic plan from other district space requests;

(iii) Methodologies for use by community college districts in computing future student enrollments, building space demands and future building needs in establishing long-range plans addressing district building needs;

(iv) Methodologies which require a seven (7) year phase-in period for major maintenance following the new construction of a community college facility. The phase-in period shall be as follows:

(A) Year one (1)--zero percent (0%);

(B) Year two (2)--ten percent (10%);

(C) Year three (3)--ten percent (10%);

(D) Year four (4)--forty percent (40%);

(E) Year five (5)--sixty percent (60%);

(F) Year six (6)--eighty percent (80%);

(G) Year seven (7) and thereafter--one hundred percent (100%).

(c) The commission shall conduct and maintain a comprehensive assessment of community college buildings and future space requirements as defined by the statewide strategic plan. The comprehensive building assessment shall be designed and maintained to provide timely and uniform statewide data on building condition and building longevity and future space requirements. The needs assessment shall be revised annually to reflect current conditions and shall be capable of providing data sufficient to accommodate a five (5) year planning cycle.

(d) On or before November 1 of each year, the commission shall, based upon the assessment performed under subsection (c) of this section and upon facility plans and annual reports submitted by each college pursuant to W.S. 21-18-304(a)(xi) , prioritize community college construction needs for the current fiscal year and the succeeding four (4) fiscal years based upon:

(i) Criteria for statewide capacity for education programs aligned to the statewide college system strategic plan;

(ii) Analysis of student enrollment changes based upon commission approved enrollment projection methodology, to determine the need for changes in statewide building capacities over time for delivering statewide education program needs identified within the strategic plan;

(iii) A methodology and process established by the commission for identifying the most critical building needs.

(e) The commission may modify construction needs prioritized under subsection (d) of this section in any subsequent fiscal year as necessary to address statewide needs as substantiated by data, condition assessments, needs analysis and other information assembled by the commission under this section. Needs receiving a lower priority than previously assigned may be removed or reprioritized by the commission. Construction needs modified under this subsection shall be reported to the state construction department.

(f) In addition to subsection (d) of this section and on or before June 1 of each odd-numbered year, the commission shall report college building square footage to the state construction department as necessary for computation of major maintenance funds for community college buildings. The reported square footage shall be restricted to that square footage necessary for the delivery of education programs comprising the statewide college system strategic plan and exclude student housing, student unions and auxiliary services areas funded exclusively through college generated revenues.

(g) Upon prioritizing community college construction needs under subsection (d) of this section, the commission shall not later than June 1 of each year, report the prioritized list to the state construction department. In accordance with W.S. 9-5-108(a)(ii) , the state construction department shall review, analyze and study construction needs prioritized under subsection (d) of this section and conduct necessary value engineering analysis, schematic design review, safety and security assessments and other analysis and review prior to submission of recommendations to the state building commission. The state building commission shall consider and incorporate prioritized construction needs recommendations into legislation requesting necessary funding, developed under W.S. 9-5-108(a)(ii)(J) , for submission to the legislature for review, authorization and approval. The legislation shall also include a separate appropriation for contingency costs associated with recommended construction projects and a separate appropriation for administrative costs of the state construction department for management of the recommended construction projects as required by subsection (j) of this section. The state construction department shall submit a separate budget request for project design and planning funds to be available to assist community colleges with costs incurred in developing and providing necessary plans, designs and other information to the state construction department for purposes of this subsection. This request shall also include funds for major maintenance for the square footage reported by the commission under subsection (f) of this section. The state construction department shall consult with the community college commission in developing recommendations under this subsection.

(h) The community college commission shall provide copies of the needs assessment, construction priorities and major maintenance square footage established under this section to members of the legislature on or before December 1 of each year.

(j) Subject to amounts made available by legislative appropriation and to any conditions which may be attached to appropriation expenditures, the state construction department shall distribute state funds for building construction approved and authorized by the legislature. Distributions of state funds for any approved and authorized construction project shall be in accordance with payment schedules established by rule and regulation of the department. Payments by the department shall be contingent upon the receipt of any local district funding as may be required by legislative authorization, or upon receipt of other documentation which may be required by the program certifying the timely receipt of required local district funds for the capital construction project. Payments to districts shall also be attached to prescribed phases of the construction project and the completion of certain project phases. Construction phases for which approval of the program is required shall be specified by the state construction department rule and regulation, clearly prescribing a process for program review and approval of project plans and specifications, project development and project changes and change orders. In carrying out duties under this subsection, the department may execute powers prescribed under W.S. 9-5-108(a)(iii) in coordination with the state building commission and the appropriate community college district. No scheduled payment shall be made by the department without compliance with the prescribed process.

(k) Appropriations for major maintenance shall be distributed by the state construction department to community colleges in equal quarterly installments in amounts determined by the funding formula developed by the state building commission, subject to restrictions imposed on qualifying square footage pursuant to this section. The state construction department shall distribute the first quarterly payment on July 1 of each fiscal year, with the remaining payments distributed on October 1, January 2 and April 1.

(m) Notwithstanding any provision of law enacted prior to January 1, 2014, biennial budget requests submitted for major maintenance funding for community college capital construction facilities authorized by the legislature shall be calculated as provided in this section.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-4-302 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-4-302
§ 21-4-302. Age for registration in first grade and kindergarten; preschool programs
Status: in_force

(a) A pupil may register in the first grade in the public schools of this state in the year in which his sixth birthday falls on or before August 1, or September 15 if the child started kindergarten pursuant to an approved request under W.S. 21-3-110(a) (xxxviii).

(b) A pupil may register in kindergarten in the public schools of this state in the year in which his fifth birthday falls on or before August 1, or September 15 if pursuant to an approved request under W.S. 21-3-110(a) (xxxviii).

(c) The board of trustees of a school district may permit the enrollment of pupils in a part-time preschool program with a curriculum based on developmentally appropriate practices funded by the district. The school district may:

(i) Contract with a preschool program to operate the preschool. The program may use school district facilities or facilities which are provided by others and may utilize the services of personnel who are not school district personnel and which are provided by others;

(ii) Establish a minimum attendance age for the program, but a pupil must have attained at least his third birthday on or before August 1 of the year in which that pupil enrolls. A pupil who enrolls in such a preschool program shall not be included within the district's average daily membership (ADM) for purposes of receiving state funds or within any other school funding formula for purposes of receiving funds from the state, unless the pupil has attained the minimum age for registration in kindergarten as provided in subsection (b) of this section;

(iii) Provide, or contract with an outside organization to provide, technical assistance, including occasional classroom instruction regardless of the regularity of such occasional classroom instruction, to preschool programs. Technical assistance may be provided to preschool programs on the basis of location, date of application for such assistance by a program, random selection of a program, or family income, home location, eligibility for a federal program or other socioeconomic characteristics which correlate with risk for unsuccessful academic performance of pupils attending the program. No preschool program shall be required to receive such technical assistance. A district shall not receive any additional financial assistance from the state if the district chooses to provide technical assistance to a preschool program under this paragraph.

(d) A program shall not discriminate in enrollment on the basis of sex, race, religion or national origin.

(e) A school district which provides a preschool program under subsection (c) of this section biennially shall assess, through the fourth grade when practical, the school readiness and academic performance of pupils who participate in the program as compared with those who do not participate in the program. The results of any assessment required by this subsection shall be open for public inspection.

(f) Nothing in this section supersedes W.S. 21-2-701 through 21-2-705 .
Wyo. Stat. § 21-24-109 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 24 / Section 21-24-109
§ 21-24-109. Interstate commission on educational opportunity for military children
Status: in_force

(a) The member states hereby create the “Interstate Commission on Educational Opportunity for Military Children.” The activities of the interstate commission are the formation of public policy and are a discretionary state function.

(b) The interstate commission shall:

(i) Be a body corporate and joint agency of the member states and shall have all the responsibilities, powers and duties set forth herein, and such additional powers as may be conferred upon it by a subsequent concurrent action of the respective legislatures of the member states in accordance with the terms of this compact;

(ii) Consist of one (1) interstate commission voting representative from each member state who shall be that state's compact commissioner subject to the following:

(A) Each member state represented at a meeting of the interstate commission is entitled to one (1) vote;

(B) A majority of the total member states shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, unless a larger quorum is required by the bylaws of the interstate commission;

(C) A representative shall not delegate a vote to another member state. In the event the compact commissioner is unable to attend a meeting of the interstate commission, the governor or state council may delegate voting authority to another person from their state for a specified meeting;

(D) The bylaws may provide for meetings of the interstate commission to be conducted by telecommunication or electronic communication.

(iii) Consist of ex-officio, nonvoting representatives who are members of interested organizations. Such ex-officio members, as defined in the bylaws, may include but not be limited to, members of the representative organizations of military family advocates, local education agency officials, parent and teacher groups, the United States department of defense, the education commission of the states, the interstate agreement on the qualification of educational personnel and other interstate compacts affecting the education of children of military members;

(iv) Meet at least once each calendar year. The chairperson may call additional meetings and, upon the request of a simple majority of the member states, shall call additional meetings;

(v) Establish an executive committee whose members shall include the officers of the interstate commission and such other members of the interstate commission as determined by the bylaws. Members of the executive committee shall serve a one (1) year term. Members of the executive committee shall be entitled to one (1) vote each. The executive committee shall have the power to act on behalf of the interstate commission, with the exception of rulemaking, during periods when the interstate commission is not in session. The executive committee shall oversee the day-to-day activities of the administration of the compact including enforcement and compliance with the provisions of the compact, its bylaws and rules and other such duties as deemed necessary. The United States department of defense shall serve as an ex-officio, nonvoting member of the executive committee;

(vi) Establish bylaws and rules that provide for conditions and procedures under which the interstate commission shall make its information and official records available to the public for inspection or copying. The interstate commission may exempt from disclosure information or official records to the extent they would adversely affect personal privacy rights or proprietary interests;

(vii) Give public notice of all meetings and all meetings shall be open to the public, except as set forth in the rules or as otherwise provided in the compact. The interstate commission and its committees may close a meeting, or portion thereof, where it determines by two-thirds ( 2 / 3 ) vote that an open meeting would be likely to:

(A) Relate solely to the interstate commission's internal personnel practices and procedures;

(B) Disclose matters specifically exempted from disclosure by federal and state statute;

(C) Disclose trade secrets or commercial or financial information which is privileged or confidential;

(D) Involve accusing a person of a crime, or formally censuring a person;

(E) Disclose information of a personal nature where disclosure would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy;

(F) Disclose investigative records compiled for law enforcement purposes; or

(G) Specifically relate to the interstate commission's participation in a civil action or other legal proceeding.

(viii) Shall cause its legal counsel or designee to certify that a meeting may be closed and shall reference each relevant exemptible provision for any meeting, or portion of a meeting, which is closed pursuant to this provision. The interstate commission shall keep minutes which shall fully and clearly describe all matters discussed in a meeting and shall provide a full and accurate summary of actions taken, and the reasons therefore, including a description of the views expressed and the record of a roll call vote. All documents considered in connection with an action shall be identified in such minutes. All minutes and documents of a closed meeting shall remain under seal, subject to release by a majority vote of the interstate commission;

(ix) Shall collect standardized data concerning the educational transition of the children of military families under this compact as directed through its rules which shall specify the data to be collected, the means of collection and data exchange and reporting requirements. Such methods of data collection, exchange and reporting shall, in so far as is reasonably possible, conform to current technology and coordinate its information functions with the appropriate custodian of records as identified in the bylaws and rules;

(x) Shall create a process that permits military officials, education officials and parents to inform the interstate commission if and when there are alleged violations of the compact or its rules or when issues subject to the jurisdiction of the compact or its rules are not addressed by the state or local education agency. This section shall not be construed to create a private right of action against the interstate commission or any member state.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-3-113 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-3-113
§ 21-3-113. Signing of warrants and checks
Status: in_force

(a) All warrants or other orders to pay money drawn on the school district treasury, and all checks on a depository, shall bear the signature of the clerk or treasurer and the chairman of the board of trustees. The signatures may be reproduced as provided in W.S. 16-2-101 through 16-2-103 .

(b) All warrants or other orders to pay money drawn on activity or special funds shall be signed and administered in the manner provided in subsection (a) above, and in accordance with the written policy of the board of trustees. Activity or special funds shall be subject to supervision and examination by the director of the state department of audit.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-7-113 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-7-113
§ 21-7-113. Application to teachers presently employed
Status: in_force

The provisions of this article shall apply to all teachers who are teaching in Wyoming on and after July 1, 2012, and shall apply regardless of whether the teacher was employed prior to July 1, 2012 as a teacher in Wyoming.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-2-204 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-2-204
§ 21-2-204. Wyoming Accountability in Education Act; statewide education accountability system created
Status: repealed

(a) This section shall be cited as the “Wyoming Accountability in Education Act.”

(b) A statewide education accountability system shall be established by the state board through the department of education in accordance with this section, which implements the components of the education resource block grant model as defined by W.S. 21-13-101(a)(xiv) and as contained in Attachment “A” as defined under W.S. 21-13-101(a)(xvii) . The first phase of this system shall be a school-based system that is based on student performance as determined through multiple measures of school performance. The goals of the Wyoming Accountability in Education Act are to:

(i), (ii) Repealed by Laws 2012, ch. 101, § 2, eff. March 21, 2012.

(iii) Become a national education leader among states;

(iv) Ensure all students leave Wyoming schools career or college ready;

(v) Recognize student growth and increase the rate of that growth for all students;

(vi) Recognize student achievement and minimize achievement gaps;

(vii) Improve teacher, school and district leader quality. School and district leaders shall include superintendents, principals and other district or school leaders serving in a similar capacity;

(viii) Maximize efficiency of Wyoming education;

(ix) Increase credibility and support for Wyoming public schools.

(c) School level performance shall be determined by measurement of performance indicators and attainment of student performance as specified by this section. To the extent applicable, each measure shall be aggregated to the school level based upon those grades served inclusive to each school as reported by the respective school district to the department of education. Except as provided in subsection (n) of this section, the indicators of school level performance shall be:

(i) Student longitudinal academic growth in English language arts and mathematics as measured by assessments administered under paragraph (ii) of this subsection, beginning in grade four (4) and for all subsequent grades for which a state summative achievement assessment is administered in the immediately preceding grade, including a standardized college readiness test in grade eleven (11);

(ii) Student academic achievement in English language arts, mathematics and science as measured by:

(A) The statewide assessment administered under W.S. 21-2-304(a)(v) in:

(I) English language arts and mathematics in grades three (3) through ten (10);

(II) Science in grades four (4), eight (8) and ten (10);

(III) Repealed by Laws 2015, ch. 99, § 2, eff. March 2, 2015.

(B) Repealed by Laws 2017, ch. 95, § 3, eff. July 1, 2017.

(iii) Repealed by Laws 2016, ch. 113, § 2, eff. July 1, 2017.

(iv) Post secondary readiness, as defined to include college readiness and career readiness. School level performance shall be based upon the percentage of students meeting either college or career readiness. College readiness shall be measured by a standardized college entrance examination administered pursuant to W.S. 21-2-202(a)(xxx) in grade eleven (11) and other college readiness indicators as determined by the state board of education in consultation with the state superintendent. Career readiness shall be measured by student performance in accordance with other provisions of this title as determined by the state board of education in consultation with the state superintendent;

(v) Readiness, as defined by graduation or high school completion rates;

(vi) Readiness, as defined by ninth grade credit accumulation;

(vii) Equity as defined by a measure of academic student growth for students that score below the proficient standard in English language arts and mathematics, subject to a standard for academic progress that is linked to attainment of proficiency within a reasonable period of time. If a school is without a sufficient sequence of assessment scores to support growth computations, another approach to equity may be used subject to approval of the state superintendent;

(viii) English language proficiency as measured by student longitudinal progress on the Wyoming English language proficiency assessments used to evaluate and monitor the English language proficiency of students identified as English language learners.

(d) The department of education shall compute and report an overall school performance rating measured by student performance on those performance indicators specified under subsection (n) of this section for alternative schools and subsection (c) of this section for all other schools. Any school through its school district may seek informal review of any overall school performance rating or other performance determination in accordance with the following:

(i) to (iii) Repealed by Laws 2012, ch. 101, § 2.

(iv) Repealed by Laws 2015, ch. 179, § 3, eff. March 9, 2015.

(v) Not later than fifteen (15) days after a school receives its overall performance rating or other performance determination from the department of education, the school district may seek an informal review with the state board. The state board shall make a final determination as to the overall performance rating or other performance determination within thirty (30) days after receipt of the request for review;

(vi) The state board shall promulgate rules and regulations governing the informal review process before the board as conducted under this subsection. The informal review process shall only examine whether the department properly computed and reported a school's overall performance rating or other performance determination or whether the school was unable to administer the statewide assessment. The state board may grant an exception to the state's accountability system requirements for a school for one (1) school year when the school demonstrates that it was unable to administer the statewide assessment for good cause. Except as otherwise provided by this paragraph, the informal review process shall not be used to grant exceptions to the state's accountability system or change components of the accountability model.

(e) The state board, through the department of education, shall establish long term and interim performance targets for all Wyoming schools for the indicators measured pursuant to subsections (c) and (n) of this section. The performance targets may be developed in consultation with one (1) or more advisory committees of education stakeholders. The state board shall utilize the performance targets in carrying out the duties and the deliberative process required under subsection (f) of this section.

(f) The state board, through the department of education, shall compile, evaluate and determine target levels for an overall school performance rating and for indicator level performance. The board shall execute this determination when a significant aspect of the school accountability system changes through a prescribed deliberative process informed by a panel selected by the state board comprised of broad based representation from both public education and the community at-large. The target levels for school performance shall be used by the state board through the department to:

(i) Identify four (4) levels of school performance tied to the overall school performance rating that demonstrate a range of performance levels as follows:

(A) Exceeding expectations including those schools performing above standards in all measured areas;

(B) Meeting expectations;

(C) Partially meeting expectations; and

(D) Not meeting expectations.

(ii) Further measure performance specified under paragraph (i) of this subsection by identifying indicator level performance in all areas specified by subsection (n) of this section for alternative schools and subsection (c) of this section for all other schools and from this analysis determine schools that are exceeding, meeting or are below targets in each content area;

(iii) Coordinate the target levels, school and indicator level determinations with the availability of the system of support, including comprehensive and targeted support and interventions administered in accordance with subsection (h) of this section.

(g) Repealed by Laws 2013, ch. 195, § 4.

(h) For all schools a progressive system of support and intervention to assist schools shall be established by the state board through the department. The system shall increase the ability of schools and school districts to improve achievement and growth indicator performance and expand the ability for schools and school districts within the state to continuously improve. The system shall clearly identify and prescribe the actions for each level of support, including comprehensive and targeted support and intervention. The state superintendent shall take action based upon system results according to the following:

(i), (ii) Repealed by Laws 2012, ch. 101, § 2, eff. March 21, 2012.

(iii), (iv) Repealed by Laws 2017, ch. 95, § 5, eff. July 1, 2017.

(v) Schools designated as partially meeting expectations shall file an improvement plan with the school district superintendent and the department that identifies and addresses all content and indicator areas where performance is below target levels. The plan shall be based upon an evaluation of the strengths and deficiencies of specific indicator scores that identifies appropriate improvement goals with an explanation of the measures and methods chosen for improvement, the processes to be implemented to deliver the improvement measures, identification of relevant timelines and benchmarks and an articulation of the process for measuring success of the methods chosen to increase performance. The plan shall also include review of the design and implementation of the district’s leader evaluation system developed pursuant to W.S. 21-2-304(b)(xvi) and 21-3-110(a)(xxx) . The state superintendent shall appoint a representative in accordance with paragraph (vii) of this subsection to monitor the school's progress towards meeting the specified goals and implementation of the processes, measures and methods as contained in the school's plan. The representative shall assist the district in identifying and securing the necessary resources to support the goals as stated by the school and the district. Failure to meet improvement goals as specified in the plan for two (2) consecutive years may require that the school be subject to paragraph (vi) of this subsection;

(vi) Schools designated as not meeting expectations shall file an improvement plan in accordance with paragraph (v) of this subsection that identifies and addresses all content and indicator areas where performance is below target levels. The plan shall include review of the design and implementation of the district's leader evaluation system developed pursuant to W.S. 21-2-304(b)(xvi) and 21-3-110(a)(xxx) . In addition, the evaluation of a district's student assessment system as provided by paragraph (vii) of this subsection may be undertaken in that school year immediately following any school year in which a school within the district has been designated as not meeting expectations. The state superintendent shall appoint a representative in accordance with paragraph (vii) of this subsection to assist in drafting the improvement plan, including the selection of programs and interventions to improve student performance. The representative shall perform duties as required by paragraph (v) of this subsection. The plan shall be recommended by the school district superintendent and approved by the local board of trustees prior to submission to the department. The plan shall describe the personnel and financial resources within the education resource block grant model as defined by W.S. 21-13-101(a)(xiv) necessary for implementation of the measures and methods chosen for improvement and shall specify how resources shall be reallocated, if necessary, to improve student performance;

(vii) A representative shall be appointed by the state superintendent, in consultation with the local board of trustees, for all schools designated under paragraphs (v) and (vi) of this subsection to serve as a liaison between the school district leadership and the department. The representative shall be an employee of the department, an employee of a Wyoming school district or any combination, and may require more than one (1) individual for schools requiring substantial intervention and support. Additionally, one (1) representative may be assigned to more than one (1) school. Among other duties as may be requested by the district or department, the representative shall review and provide suggestions on the improvement plans submitted by schools in accordance with paragraphs (v) and (vi) of this subsection, and may review and evaluate district student assessment systems implemented under W.S. 21-3-110(a)(xxiv) to ensure alignment with the uniform state education standards. After one (1) year of a school not meeting expectations under paragraph (vi) of this subsection, approval of the improvement plan by the representative appointed under this subsection shall be required. Requested resources for improvement plan implementation, or the reallocation of existing resources for plan implementation, shall be based upon a comprehensive review of the available research. Justification for resource allocation or reallocation shall be incorporated within the written improvement plan. The representative shall possess expertise appropriate to particular strategies incorporated within improvement plans to enable necessary plan evaluation, and shall be commensurate with the level of intervention and support to be administered under this subsection. The state superintendent shall annually report to the state board on the progress of each school in meeting annual goals and overall improvement targets, fully describing the effectiveness and deficiencies of efforts to improve school performance in performance categories prescribed by this section;

(viii) To the extent permitted by law and rule and regulation, plans submitted in compliance with paragraphs (v) and (vi) of this subsection shall serve to comply with similar requirements administered by the state superintendent and the department, and the state board shall ensure the plans minimize submission of duplicative information, material and the administrative burdens placed upon schools. In addition, the following shall apply to the plans submitted under this subsection:

(A) All plans submitted under this subsection shall be made available for public inspection through internet access as defined by W.S. 9-2-3219(a)(iii) ;

(B) Schools designated as partially meeting expectations under paragraph (v) of this subsection or designated as not meeting expectations under paragraph (vi) of this subsection shall file the required improvement plan the first year of designation and submit yearly updates on the progress towards the goals and strategies outlined in the improvement plan so long as the school maintains the same performance designation.

(ix) In addition to paragraphs (v) through (viii) of this subsection, the state board shall administer this subsection as part of school district accreditation required under W.S. 21-2-304(a)(ii) , through appropriate administrative action taken in accordance with W.S. 21-2-304(b)(ii) .

(j) Measured performance results obtained and collected pursuant to this section, together with subsequent actions responding to results, shall be combined with other information and measures maintained and acquired under W.S. 21-2-202(a)(xxi) , 21-2-304(a)(v)(H) , 21-3-110(a)(xxiv) and otherwise by law, to be used as the basis of a statewide system for providing periodic and uniform reporting on the progress of state public education achievement compared to established targets. The statewide accountability system shall include a process for consolidating, coordinating and analyzing existing performance data and reports for purposes of aligning with the requirements of this section and for determinations of student achievement incorporated into the statewide system. In establishing a reporting system under this subsection, the department shall describe the performance of each public school in Wyoming. The performance report shall:

(i) Include an overall school performance rating along with ratings for each of the indicators and content levels in the accountability system that:

(A) Supports the overall school performance rating; and

(B) Provides detailed information for analysis of school performance on the various components of the system.

(ii) In a manner to maintain student confidentiality, be disaggregated as appropriate by content level, target level, grade level and appropriate subgroups of students. For purposes of this paragraph, reported subgroups of students shall include at minimum, economically disadvantaged students, English language learners, identified racial and ethnic groups, students with a parent or guardian who is a member of the armed forces of the United States whether full-time or part-time, students with disabilities and full-time virtual education students;

(iii) Provide longitudinal information to track student performance on a school, district and statewide basis;

(iv) Include, through the use of data visualization techniques, the development of longitudinal student-level reports of assessment and other relevant readiness indicators that provide information to parents, teachers and other school personnel regarding student progress toward college and career readiness and other relevant outcomes. These reports shall be maintained by the district in each student’s permanent record within the district’s student data system; and

(v) Provide valid and reliable data on the operation and impact of the accountability system established under this section for use by the legislature to analyze system effectiveness and to identify system improvements that may be necessary.

(k) Not later than September 1 of each year, or November 1 in years in which there is a significant change to the statewide assessment system or the statewide accountability system, as determined by the state board, the state board through the state superintendent shall report to the joint education interim committee the results of the accountability system for each school in the state. In addition, beginning with the 2020-2021 school year, after any significant change to the statewide assessment system or the statewide accountability system as determined by the state board, the state board may evaluate the state's accountability system to ensure that:

(i) System components remain reliable, valid and fair;

(ii) System stakeholders receive, understand and use accountability information to improve student outcomes; and

(iii) The system remains as stable as possible.

(m) As used in this section:

(i) “ Alternative school ” means a school approved under W.S. 21-13-309(m)(v)(B) ;

(ii) Repealed by Laws 2019, ch. 109, § 2, eff. Feb. 26, 2019.

(n) For alternative schools, the indicators of school level performance shall be:

(i) Academic achievement and growth;

(ii) Readiness for college and careers;

(iii) Measures of school quality including climate;

(iv) Measures of engagement including implementation of student success plans.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-21-104 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 21 / Section 21-21-104
§ 21-21-104. Authority and status of students of teaching
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section a student of teaching, during the time he is assigned to a field experience within a public school, is not a public employee of the school district within the meaning of the “Wyoming Education Code of 1969”. The duties and responsibilities of the student of teaching shall be determined by mutual agreement between the school district and the authorized representative of the college.

(b) The student of teaching, during his field experience, is an employee of the school district pursuant to the provisions of the Wyoming Education Code of 1969, for the purpose of workmen's compensation and liability insurance as provided for other district employees.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-13-703 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 13 / Section 21-13-703
§ 21-13-703. Limits on indebtedness
Status: in_force

Each school district actually and physically operating within its boundaries a school shall have a limit on outstanding indebtedness of ten percent (10%) of the assessed value of the taxable property therein. Nothing in this section shall be construed as permitting any combination of school districts embracing common territory to incur a bonded indebtedness of more than ten percent (10%) of the assessed value of the taxable property therein. The amount in any sinking fund available for the payment of outstanding indebtedness may be deducted for the purpose of computing the debt-incurring power of such district. For this purpose, any general assessment for a particular district shall become effective when the county assessor shall have received notice from the state board of equalization of its final approval of the county valuations; provided, however, that if the county assessor receives such notice after the district has entered into an enforceable contract for the sale of bonds, a new lower assessed valuation shall not become effective until the day following the date of delivery of such bonds.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-3-115 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-3-115
§ 21-3-115. Vice-chairman and temporary chairman of board of trustees
Status: in_force

The vice-chairman shall preside at all meetings of the board of trustees at which the chairman is not present. If neither the chairman nor the vice-chairman is present at any meeting of the board of trustees, the members who are present shall elect a temporary chairman for the purposes of the meeting.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-3-118 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-3-118
§ 21-3-118. Duties of treasurer of school district
Status: in_force

(a) The treasurer of each school district within the state shall:

(i) Have custody of all moneys belonging to the district and pay out the same on order of the clerk, countersigned by the chairman;

(ii) Cause an account to be kept of the receipts and expenditures of the district;

(iii) Render a statement of the finances of the district at any time when required by the district board of trustees; and cause a detailed report showing the sources of revenue and the purposes for which moneys were expended to be published at the close of each fiscal year in some newspaper of general circulation within the school district.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-3-109 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-3-109
§ 21-3-109. When vacancy on board deemed to have occurred
Status: in_force

(a) A vacancy shall have occurred in the membership of any board of trustees of any school district if any member:

(i) Dies;

(ii) Resigns;

(iii) Becomes a nonresident of the school district; or

(iv) Becomes a nonresident of the trustee residence area from which elected in those districts subdivided into trustee residence areas.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-21-102 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 21 / Section 21-21-102
§ 21-21-102. Authority to enter into agreements
Status: in_force

(a) The board of trustees of each school district may enter into written, contractual agreements, or arrangements with any college or university to provide field experiences in teacher education. Field experiences include all activities incurred within the district by a regularly enrolled student in any phase of the teacher education program of the institution regardless of the title of his position.

(b) Each agreement or arrangement shall set out the rights and responsibilities of the cooperating school districts, teacher preparation institutions, students and other participation personnel.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-3-301 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-3-301
§ 21-3-301. Purpose
Status: in_force

(a) It is the purpose of this article to provide opportunities for teachers, parents, pupils and community members to establish and maintain schools that operate independently from existing school districts as a method to:

(i) Improve pupil learning;

(ii) Increase learning opportunities for all pupils, with special emphasis on expanded learning experiences;

(iii) Encourage the use of different and innovative teaching methods;

(iv) Create new professional opportunities for teachers, including the opportunity to be responsible for the learning program at the school site; and

(v) Provide parents and pupils with expanded choices in the types of educational opportunities that are available within the public school system.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-3-120 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-3-120
§ 21-3-120. Notice of special or emergency meetings
Status: in_force

(a) The clerk of the board of trustees of each school district shall cause notice of each special or emergency meeting of the board of trustees to be given in accordance with W.S. 16-4-404 .

(b) The notice shall contain the purpose, time and place of the meeting, and a statement that the official minutes of such meeting will be available for inspection by any citizen at the office of the clerk of said district.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-17-413 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 17 / Section 21-17-413
§ 21-17-413. Temporary bonds
Status: in_force

Each temporary bond shall set forth substantially the same conditions, terms and provisions as the definitive bond for which it is exchanged. Each holder of a temporary bond has all rights and remedies which he would have as a holder of the definitive bonds for which the temporary bond is to be exchanged.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-3-117 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-3-117
§ 21-3-117. Duties of clerk of school district
Status: in_force

(a) The clerk of each school district within the state shall:

(i) Within thirty (30) working days after the close of each fiscal year, submit all fiscal reports to the state superintendent of public instruction for the past fiscal year. The reports shall contain information required by the state superintendent. A copy of the reports shall also be filed with the county clerk of each county in which the school district is located;

(ii) Cause to be filed copies of all reports made to the state superintendent and all papers transmitted to him by school officers or other persons pertaining to the business of the district. After two (2) years have elapsed from the date of filing, microfilm copies may be treated as originals;

(iii) Cause a certificate to be endorsed upon every bond or evidence of debt, issued pursuant to law, that the same is within the lawful debt limit of such school district and is issued according to law;

(iv) Record all proceedings of the board in books to be kept for that purpose.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-17-444 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 17 / Section 21-17-444
§ 21-17-444. Refunding and refunding bonds; general provisions as to bonds applicable
Status: in_force

Except as provided in W.S. 21-17-437 through 21-17-443 , the relevant provisions elsewhere in this act appertaining generally to the issuance of bonds to defray the cost of any project shall be equally applicable in the authorization and issuance of refunding bonds, including their terms and security, the covenants and other provisions of the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds, or other instrument or proceedings appertaining thereto, and other aspects of the bonds.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-17-203 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 17 / Section 21-17-203
§ 21-17-203. To be body corporate; powers, duties and functions generally
Status: in_force

The board of trustees and their successors in office constitute a body corporate by the name of “the trustees of the University of Wyoming”. They possess all the powers necessary or convenient to accomplish the objects and perform the duties prescribed by law, and shall have custody of the books, records, buildings and all other property of the university. The board shall elect a chairman, secretary and treasurer, who shall perform the duties prescribed in the bylaws of the board. The treasurer shall execute a bond, with approved sureties in double the sum likely to come into his hands, for the faithful discharge of his duties. The term of office of board officers, their duties severally and the times for holding meetings shall be fixed in the bylaws of the board. A majority of the board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business but a less number may adjourn from time to time, and all routine business may be entrusted to an executive committee of no fewer than three (3) members subject to such conditions as the bylaws of the board prescribe. The board may from time to time appoint and authorize a person to examine and approve for payment all legal claims against the corporation. The person shall give bond with surety approved by the board, payable to the state of Wyoming in such sum as the board may fix, conditioned for the faithful performance of his duties. A certificate of appointment signed by the chairman and secretary of the board and the bond shall be filed with the state auditor. At each meeting of the board all action taken by the person so appointed subsequent to the immediately preceding board meeting shall be submitted to the board for its approval or disapproval. The actual and necessary traveling expenses of nonresident members in attending the annual meeting of the board may be audited by the auditing committee thereof and paid by warrant on the treasurer out of the general fund of the university.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-15-113 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 15 / Section 21-15-113
§ 21-15-113. School facilities commission; membership; conflict of interest; terms; chairman; meetings; compensation
Status: repealed

(a) The school facilities commission is established to consist of eight (8) members comprised of the state superintendent of public instruction, who shall serve in an ex-officio, nonvoting capacity, and seven (7) members who are Wyoming residents appointed by the governor with one (1) member appointed from each of the seven (7) appointment districts designated in W.S. 9-1-218(b) . Four (4) of the appointees shall have knowledge and experience in the following areas:

(i), (ii) Repealed by Laws 2011, ch. 2, § 3, eff. July 1, 2011.

(iii) Building and facility engineering, construction and operations;

(iv) Building design and specifications;

(v) Estimating, bidding and building construction;

(vi) School district administration.

(b) Commission members appointed under subsection (a) of this section shall not be an employee of any educational association or organization. In addition, not more than one (1) commission member shall be an employee of a school district. Commission members shall be subject to W.S. 16-6-118 and shall not vote or otherwise participate in any matter as prohibited under W.S. 16-6-118 .

(c) Gubernatorial appointments shall be subject to senate approval and shall serve a term of four (4) years beginning March 1. Not more than seventy-five percent (75%) of the appointed members shall be of the same political party. The governor shall fill a vacancy on respective appointments to the commission in accordance with W.S. 28-12-101 , and may remove appointed commissioners as provided by W.S. 9-1-202 .

(d) The governor shall designate a chairman from commission appointments, who shall hold office for the length of his term or until a successor is designated, whichever first occurs. The commission shall meet not less than quarterly and a majority of the voting membership constitutes a quorum for the transaction of commission business.

(e) Appointed commissioners shall receive one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125.00) per day as salary for attendance at commission meetings and conducting official commission business, and shall be reimbursed for travel and other expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties in the same manner and amount as state employees.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-13-101 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 13 / Section 21-13-101
§ 21-13-101. Definitions
Status: repealed

(a) As used in this chapter:

(i) “ Average daily membership ” or “ ADM ” means the aggregate number of pupils present plus the aggregate number of pupils absent, divided by the actual number of days the school is in session for the year. Pupils who attend at least eighty percent (80%) of a full time equivalency basis shall be considered full time. For pupils enrolled in school on less than eighty percent (80%) of a full time equivalency basis, the school district shall calculate the pupil's contribution to the ADM on a prorated basis with the hours or class periods of enrollment being the numerator and the hours or class periods of full time equivalency being the denominator. Pupils who have withdrawn from school or who have been absent for more than ten (10) consecutive calendar days shall not be counted as members;

(ii) Repealed by Laws 1997, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 304.

(iii) “ District ” means any school district as defined by law;

(iv) “ Elementary school ” means a school consisting of kindergarten through grade five (5), or any appropriate combination of grades within this range, as determined by the plan of organization for schools authorized by the district board of trustees;

(v) “ Foundation program ” means the level of funding which is to be made available to each district under this article so that each district is able to comply with the state uniform educational program standards imposed under W.S. 21-9-101 and 21-9-102 and the uniform state student content and performance standards prescribed by the state board of education under W.S. 21-2-304(a)(iii) ;

(vi) “ High school ” means a school consisting of grades nine (9) through twelve (12), or any combination of grades within this range, as determined by the plan of organization by the district board;

(vii) “ Middle school ” means a school consisting of grades six (6) through eight (8), or any combination of grades within this range, as determined by the plan of organization by the district board;

(viii) “ Kindergarten ” means a class of pre-first-grade students;

(ix) “ Public school foundation program account ” and “ foundation account ” mean the account created by W.S. 21-13-306 for use in financing education in public schools;

(x) Repealed by Laws 1994, ch. 17, § 2.

(xi) “ Teacher ” means any member of the teaching or professional staff engaged in the service of the public schools for whom certification is required as a condition of employment;

(xii) Repealed by Laws 1988, ch. 82, § 2.

(xiii) “ Year of college training ” shall be the successful completion of a one (1) year course of study approved by the state department of education;

(xiv) “ Education resource block grant model ” means the block grant model for Wyoming school finance contained within the enumeration of model components summarizing and executing recommendations within the 2010 cost of education study as modified by the legislature and as referenced in paragraph (xvii) of this subsection. “Education resource block grant model” or “ model ” includes model spreadsheets updated with technical corrections, all of which are enacted into law, on file with the secretary of state and are maintained and made available for public inspection by the state superintendent under W.S. 21-2-202(e) , and as may be subsequently modified by the legislature prior to future model recalibration required under W.S. 21-13-309(t) ;

(xv) Repealed by Laws 2006, ch. 37, § 2.

(xvi) “ Prototypical school model ” means a school level, comprised of cost, resource and enrollment parameters, as described within the education resource block grant model. The separate school levels identified with the model are as follows:

(A) Elementary school - kindergarten through grade five (5) modeled at cost and resource levels for:

(I) Greater than forty-nine (49) ADM;

(II) Ninety-six (96) ADM;

(III) One hundred ninety-two (192) ADM; and

(IV) Two hundred eighty-eight (288) ADM.

(B) Middle school-grades six (6) through eight (8) modeled at cost and resource levels for:

(I) Greater than forty-nine (49) ADM;

(II) One hundred five (105) ADM;

(III) Two hundred ten (210) ADM; and

(IV) Three hundred fifteen (315) ADM.

(C) High school - grades nine (9) through twelve (12) modeled at cost and resource levels for:

(I) Greater than forty-nine (49) ADM;

(II) One hundred five (105) ADM;

(III) Two hundred ten (210) ADM;

(IV) Three hundred fifteen (315) ADM; and

(V) Six hundred thirty (630) ADM.

(xvii) “ Attachment A ” to 2011 House Bill 0127 as amended by 2012 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 99 consists of an enumeration of model components as enacted into law, summarizing and executing recommendations contained within the 2010 cost of education study, as modified by the legislature, and is hereby incorporated into this chapter by this reference;

(xviii) Repealed by Laws 2011, ch. 185, § 2, eff. July 1, 2011.

(b) Repealed by Laws 1998, Sp. & Bud. Sess., ch. 2, § 203.

(c) The education resource block grant model as defined under paragraph (a)(xiv) of this section and as included in “Attachment A” referenced in paragraph (a)(xvii) of this section, as each are enacted into law, and including any technical correction which may be implemented by rule and regulation of the state superintendent under W.S. 21-2-202(e) , shall be filed with the secretary of state.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-16-715 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 16 / Section 21-16-715
§ 21-16-715. Exemptions from taxation; exceptions
Status: in_force

The exercise of the powers granted by this article constitutes the performance of an essential governmental function. The authority shall not be required to pay any taxes levied by any municipality or political subdivision of the state upon its projects, property or monies, other than assessments for local improvements. The authority shall not be required to pay state taxes of any kind. Except for estate taxes, property, monies and any obligations issued under this article including the income therefrom, shall be free from taxation of every kind by the state, municipalities and political subdivisions of the state.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-18-316 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 18 / Section 21-18-316
§ 21-18-316. Liberal construction
Status: in_force

This act being necessary to secure public health, safety, convenience, and welfare, shall be liberally construed to effect its purposes.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-18-408 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 18 / Section 21-18-408
§ 21-18-408. Accounts created
Status: in_force

(a) The Wyoming works program account is created. The account shall consist of funds appropriated by the legislature, gifts and grants accepted by the state and such other funds as directed by law. Monies within the account are continuously appropriated to the commission for distribution to colleges as provided in this article. Interest and other earnings on funds within the account shall be credited to the account. Unexpended and unencumbered monies within the account at the end of each fiscal year shall not lapse but shall remain in the account.

(b) The Wyoming works student grant account is created. The account shall consist of funds appropriated by the legislature, gifts and grants accepted by the state and such other funds as directed by law. Monies within the account are continuously appropriated to the commission for distribution as provided in this article. Interest and other earnings on funds within the account shall be credited to the account. Unexpended and unencumbered monies within the account at the end of each fiscal year shall not lapse but shall remain in the account.

(c) Appropriated state funds within the Wyoming works student grant account and within the Wyoming works program account shall be accounted for separately from all other funds within each account.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-18-310 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 18 / Section 21-18-310
§ 21-18-310. Annexation of additional counties into district; annexation election
Status: in_force

(a) Established community college districts may be enlarged by annexing additional counties as provided in this section. A county may be annexed under this section to an existing community college district with which it is contiguous or any other community college district approved by the community college commission.

(b) Upon receipt of a petition signed by at least ten percent (10%) of the qualified electors residing within the county sought to be annexed requesting that the county be annexed to the community college district or upon receipt of a resolution calling for annexation by the board of county commissioners of the county sought to be annexed, the community college district board shall within ten (10) days following receipt, approve or deny the petition or resolution. If approved, the district board shall request an election to be held in the county seeking annexation in accordance with the dates and procedures provided by W.S. 22-21-103 through 22-21-110 . The number of electors required for a petition shall be determined by the number of votes cast at the last general election.

(c) The community college district board shall pay all costs incident to the election.

(d) The ballot in an election for annexation of any county to an existing community college district shall state the question in substantially the following form:

(i) “Shall․․․․ County, Wyoming be annexed to the established․․․․ Community College District, giving․․․․ Community College District the authority to levy a tax not to exceed four (4) mills on the assessed value of the county and in addition, to impose a levy of․․․․ mills (not to exceed five (5) mills) on the assessed value of the county as previously approved by the district electors and imposed under W.S. 21-18-311(f) , all revenues of which shall be used for the operation and maintenance of the Community College located at․․․․, Wyoming?”

Annexation and mill levy․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

YES

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Annexation and mill levy․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

NO

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(e) Only qualified voters residing within the county to be annexed shall be allowed to vote in the election.

(f) If the annexation is approved by the voters of the county to be annexed:

(i) The county clerk shall immediately notify the county commissioners and the county commissioners shall levy the special mill tax in the manner provided by law;

(ii) The community college district board shall immediately and by resolution partition the enlarged district into election subdistricts to provide for board representation based upon population and shall designate the number of board members to be elected from each subdistrict in accordance with the population of the enlarged district and the respective election subdistricts. In accordance with W.S. 21-18-308(a) , the board of the enlarged district shall be comprised of not more than seven (7) members;

(iii) An election of members of the board of trustees of the enlarged community college district shall be held as determined by the board of county commissioners, on a date which is not less than sixty (60) days following the date annexation is approved based upon the apportionment by the board under paragraph (f)(ii) of this section. Nominations to the board of the enlarged district shall be submitted in substantially the same manner as prescribed under W.S. 21-18-312(j) for initial community college district boards and the election shall be otherwise conducted as provided by law. Terms of office of board members filled prior to the date annexation is approved shall expire at 12:00 noon on the first day immediately following the election of board members of the enlarged district. Initial terms of trustees to be elected to the enlarged community college district board shall begin on the first day immediately following the election and shall be for not less than two (2) or not less than four (4) years as determined by the board as necessary to coincide with the terms of office prescribed under W.S. 22-22-102 . Not more than four (4) initial members shall be elected for terms of not less than four (4) years and the board shall designate and report to the appropriate county clerk the length of term for each trustee office to be filled in the election. Thereafter, all terms shall be for four (4) years in accordance with W.S. 22-22-102 ;

(iv) The community college district board may contract to provide educational programs to the annexed county.

(g) Notwithstanding W.S. 21-18-314 , a majority of the community college district board of an enlarged district may submit the question of issuing general obligation bonds for purposes enumerated under W.S. 21-18-314(a) to only the electors of the county in which the buildings, facilities or equipment are to be situated or to all electors of the enlarged district. If the bonding question is submitted only to the electors of the county in which the proposed facilities are to be located, the four percent (4%) limitation prescribed under W.S. 21-18-314(a) and the levy for payment of the bonds shall apply only to the assessed value of the voting county. The provisions of W.S. 21-18-314 and 21-18-315 governing general obligation bonds otherwise apply to any bonds issued under this section. A board of an enlarged district shall not use revenues collected under taxes imposed upon any annexed county for purposes of this subsection to pay interest and principal on any bonded indebtedness outstanding on or before the date of annexation.

(h) Annexation approved by the electors in accordance with this section shall remain in effect unless within four (4) years or by the second general election following initial adoption, whichever is later, the proposition is again submitted to and defeated by the electors of the annexed county. The proposition for continuing annexation shall be submitted only at an election held on a date authorized under W.S. 22-21-103 upon petition of the electors in the manner prescribed for an initial petition requesting annexation under subsection (b) of this section, except community college district board approval of the petition is not required prior to submission to the electors. If the proposition is submitted to the electors of the annexed county, the ballot shall state the question in substantially the following form:

(i) “Shall․․․․ County, Wyoming, remain annexed to the established․․․․ Community College District, extending․․․․ Community College District authority to levy a tax not to exceed four (4) mills on the assessed value of the county for the operation and maintenance of the Community College located at․․․․, Wyoming?”

Continued Annexation and Mill Levy․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

YES

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Continued Annexation and Mill Levy․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

NO

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(j) If a proposition for continuing annexation under subsection (h) of this section is not approved, the county for which continued annexation is not approved shall be eliminated from the established community college district and:

(i) The county clerk shall immediately notify the county commissioners and the special mill levy imposed upon the assessed value of the county for the operation and maintenance of the community college shall terminate effective the end of that calendar year. This paragraph shall not apply to any levy which may be imposed for the payment of general obligation bonds issued by the enlarged district under subsection (g) of this section;

(ii) Any buildings, facilities or equipment of the community college district located within the county eliminated from the district shall remain the property of that district;

(iii) Any contract to which the community college district is a party and entered into prior to the defeat of continued annexation shall remain in force and effect for the period provided within the contract. The county commissioners of any county eliminated from the district shall be subject to any liability of the county under the contract;

(iv) An election of members of the board of trustees of the reduced district shall be held as determined by the board of county commissioners, on a date which is not less than sixty (60) days following the date continued annexation is defeated. The board of the reduced district shall be comprised of not more than seven (7) members and the election shall be held in accordance with law. Terms of office of board members filled prior to the date continued annexation is defeated shall expire at 12:00 noon of the first day immediately following the election of board members of the reduced district. The initial terms of office of trustees to be elected shall begin on the first day immediately following the election and shall be staggered in the manner prescribed under subsection (f) of this section.

(k) An area smaller than a county cannot be removed from a community college district.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-6-219 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-6-219
§ 21-6-219. Adjustment of state foundation entitlement
Status: in_force

(a) When two (2) or more districts or parts of districts are organized into a school district and the total fiscal resources of the new school district are less than the combined fiscal resources of the districts the last year before organization, then the state superintendent shall adjust the state foundation entitlement to compensate for the differences in fiscal resources. The adjustment shall be equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the initial difference in each of the first two (2) fiscal years after the new organization, fifty percent (50%) of the initial difference in the third fiscal year and twenty-five percent (25%) of the initial difference in the fourth fiscal year. The adjustment shall also provide reimbursement for expenses incurred by the school districts involved in the new organization. Expenses which are reimbursable shall be determined in accordance with rules adopted by the state superintendent, shall not exceed one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00), and shall be paid in equal amounts over a period not to exceed three (3) fiscal years.

(b) When any district consolidates two (2) or more schools within the district and the total state aid to the district would decrease because of the consolidation, the state superintendent shall adjust the state foundation entitlement to compensate for the decrease for not more than one (1) year.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-16-902 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 16 / Section 21-16-902
§ 21-16-902. Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this article:

(i) “ Challenge account ” means the university endowment challenge account established under W.S. 21-16-903 ;

(ii) “ Permanent endowment funds managed by the University of Wyoming foundation ” means the endowment funds that are invested by the University of Wyoming foundation on a permanent basis and regarding which earnings on those investments are dedicated to be expended exclusively to benefit and promote the mission, operation or any program or activity of the University of Wyoming, including but not limited to professorships and student scholarships, increases to the corpus of the endowment and defraying reasonable costs of endowment administration;

(iii) “ Substantial endowment gift ” means an irrevocable gift or transfer to the University of Wyoming foundation of money or other property by a donor where:

(A) The gift or the foundation's interest in the property is conditioned on it being used by the foundation exclusively for endowment purposes;

(B) Except as provided by W.S. 21-16-904(a)(ix) for fallen heroes endowments, the gift or property transferred has a fair market value of at least fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00); and

(C) The following apply:

(I) The gift was received or the transfer occurred on or after March 1, 2001. Payments are not eligible to be matched if they are part of a gift for which some payment was received prior to March 1, 2001;

(II) If a commitment to make the gift or transfer is made in writing to the university foundation on or after March 1, 2001, to qualify for the match, the gift shall actually be received or the transfer shall actually occur not later than December 31 of the fifth calendar year following the calendar year in which the written commitment was made to the university foundation;

(III) Members of a single family may aggregate their individual gifts to meet the minimum dollar threshold required for matching funds. Gifts from nonfamily members in memory of a deceased individual may also be aggregated to meet the minimum dollar threshold required for matching funds.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-17-420 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 17 / Section 21-17-420
§ 21-17-420. Repurchase of securities by board
Status: in_force

Any bonds or other securities may be repurchased by the board out of any funds available for that purpose at a price of not more than the principal amount thereof and accrued interest, plus the amount of the premium, if any, which might on the next prior redemption date of the securities be paid to the holders thereof if the securities should be called for redemption on such date pursuant to their terms. All securities repurchased shall be cancelled. If the securities may not be called for prior redemption at the board's option within one (1) year from the date of their purchase, they may be repurchased without limitation as to price.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-7-501 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-7-501
§ 21-7-501. National certification program; program limits and requirements; appropriations requirements; certified teacher pay incentive reimbursement
Status: repealed

(a) The department of education may enter into an agreement with a nonprofit entity to establish a program under which the department or the nonprofit entity will administer a program to assist teachers in earning national board teacher certification. The agreement between the department and the nonprofit entity shall require annual reporting by the nonprofit entity to the department. The program may provide professional development and mentoring specific to national board teacher certification, along with other activities related to national certification. Additionally, on behalf of teachers employed by Wyoming school districts the program may make payments directly to an organization that provides national board teacher certification for not more than fifty percent (50%) of the fees to receive national certification, as established by the national board for professional teaching standards. The program shall only make payments if:

(i) The teacher has completed at least three (3) years of teaching in the state of Wyoming;

(ii) The teacher timely pays the teacher's portion of the certification fees and timely completes progress toward certification as required by the program; and

(iii) Repealed by Laws 2019, ch. 192, § 2, eff. July 1, 2019.

(iv) The teacher agrees to reimburse the program for any certification fee payments the program makes on behalf of the teacher in the event the teacher fails to formally withdraw from the process or to submit an entry that can be scored, as determined by the program.

(b) Repealed by Laws 2019, ch. 192, § 2, eff. July 1, 2019.

(c) The legislature may appropriate funds to the department to implement subsection (a) of this section. No funds appropriated by the legislature shall be distributed to the program if the nonprofit entity with whom the department has entered into an agreement under subsection (a) of this section does not contribute to the program an amount equal to the amount that will be distributed from funds appropriated by the legislature. The department shall ensure that state funds and funds the nonprofit entity provides to the program shall be accounted for separately.

(d) Repealed by Laws 2019, ch. 192, § 2, eff. July 1, 2019.

(e) Repealed by Laws 2001, ch. 193, § 2.

(f) In addition to the program established under subsection (a) of this section, and to promote employment of national board certified teachers by school districts, each district employing a national board certified teacher shall be reimbursed for payments to these teachers subject to the following:

(i) For each year the certificate is valid, the district provides each teacher employed by the district and holding certification by the national board for professional teaching standards a lump sum payment of four thousand dollars ($4,000.00) which is in addition to the teacher's annual salary as determined by the board, and which is paid to each certified teacher between December 1 and December 31 of the school year for which application is made;

(ii) The teacher holding certification shall be employed by the district full time as a teacher;

(iii) The district submits a report to the department of education in a manner, on a form and at times specified by department rule and regulation, documenting the number of national board certified teachers employed by the district, verifying payments to such teachers in accordance with paragraph (i) of this subsection;

(iv) From amounts appropriated by the legislature from the public school foundation program account for purposes of this subsection, the department of education shall distribute payments to eligible districts in accordance with this subsection on or before February 15 of the applicable school year, together with the district's foundation payment under W.S. 21-13-313(c) , if applicable. The department shall not provide reimbursement to a school district for a lump sum payment made in accordance with paragraph (i) of this subsection to a teacher who earned initial national board teacher certification on or after January 1, 2021 and has received fifteen (15) lump sum payments under this subsection;

(v) Not later than January 31 of each year, the department shall report to the joint education interim committee on district reports submitted under paragraph (iii) of this subsection and estimated distributions under this subsection to eligible districts for the applicable reporting period.

(g) For purposes of this section, “ teacher ” means a school district employee who is employed full time as a teacher, instructional facilitator, certified tutor, librarian, speech-language therapist or counselor.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-13-313 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 13 / Section 21-13-313
§ 21-13-313. Distribution of funds from foundation account; property tax and cash reserve adjustment; regulations
Status: repealed

(a) For each school year the state auditor, on the certification of the state superintendent, shall draw warrants on the state treasurer for the amount of money which shall be distributed to each district from the foundation account as computed under W.S. 21-13-311 . The warrants, payable to the treasurer of the district concerned, shall be delivered to the state superintendent for distribution to the several school districts.

(b) The state superintendent shall determine on or before August 15 of each year the tentative allotment of foundation funds to which each district is entitled under this article. In making this determination, the state superintendent may, if current fiscal information required by law to compute the tentative allotment is not available for any district by August 1 of that year, use fiscal information available to the state superintendent from the foundation program computations of the previous school year for that district. The previous year's fiscal information shall be adjusted to reflect current fiscal changes and other information known by or available to the state superintendent. Upon receiving actual fiscal information from a district, the state superintendent shall accordingly adjust future foundation program determinations for that district such that foundation program payments appropriately reflect current fiscal information for the applicable school year.

(c) Fifteen percent (15%) of each district's entitlement shall be paid to the district on or before August 15 of each year and subject to any adjustment under subsections (d) and (e) of this section, ten percent (10%) of each district's entitlement shall be paid on or about the fifteenth day of each month through April of each year. The final payment for the balance of each district's entitlement shall be distributed on or before May 15 of each year. If, after March 1 and before April 1, the state superintendent determines that the entitlement to be paid to a district for that school year is not accurate, the state superintendent shall adjust payments to or payments from that district as necessary to correct the inaccuracy as soon as practicable. Except as provided under W.S. 21-2-202(e) , after March 31 of any school year, the state superintendent shall not adjust any district's entitlement or fiscal information used to compute a district's entitlement for that school year, and the entitlement or fiscal information shall only be adjusted thereafter in accordance with audit review pursuant to W.S. 9-1-513 .

(d) On or before August 15 of the succeeding fiscal year, each school district shall report the amount of revenue it received during the preceding fiscal year attributable to levies provided by W.S. 21-13-102(a)(i)(A) and (ii)(A) and 21-13-201 regardless of the assessment year, but not to include assessments from years prior to July 1, 1991. If those revenues reported are less than the revenues estimated under W.S. 21-13-310(a)(i) and (ii) for that fiscal year, as applicable, and if the district's total revenues computed under W.S. 21-13-310 for that fiscal year continue to be less than the total foundation program amount computed under W.S. 21-13-309 , the school district shall be paid the difference by October 15 from the foundation program account. No amount in excess of the total foundation program amount computed for any district for that fiscal year shall be paid from the foundation program account for purposes of this subsection. Any amount paid under this subsection shall not thereafter be relevant to or used for future foundation program calculations. If those revenues reported are greater than the revenues estimated under W.S. 21-13-310(a)(i) and (ii) for that fiscal year, as applicable, the excess shall be included as revenues of the district under W.S. 21-13-310 in computing the foundation entitlement for the succeeding fiscal year.

(e) Not later than January 31 of each fiscal year, and except where a different percentage is otherwise specified in this subsection, the department shall compute the amount by which each district's operating balance and cash reserves at the end of the preceding fiscal year exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the total foundation program amount computed under W.S. 21-13-309 for the preceding fiscal year. In making this calculation, the entire operating balance and cash reserves for each district for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1997, as computed by the department, shall be separately accounted for and excluded, until it has been completely expended by the district. Revenues from settlements of protested amounts attributable to levies assessed under W.S. 21-13-102(a)(i)(A) and (ii)(A) and 21-13-201 , regardless of the assessment year, shall be accounted for and excluded from the calculation under this subsection for a period of not more than one (1) year following that fiscal year in which the revenue was received by a district, as verified in writing by the district and certified by the county treasurer. Except as otherwise provided in 1997 Special Session Laws, chapter 3, section 306(e), as amended, and except as excluded under this subsection, that excess shall be deemed to be a state revenue under W.S. 21-13-310(a) for the purpose of determining distributions under W.S. 21-13-311 and amounts to be rebated under W.S. 21-13-102 . The department shall promulgate rules, including reporting requirements and procedures for districts, to implement this subsection. As used in this section, “ operating balance and cash reserves ” means those financial resources of the district which are not encumbered by the district board of trustees for expenditure to meet an existing legal obligation or otherwise restricted by law or regulation for expenditure on specific educational programs. For purposes of this subsection, any balance within a district's separate account established under W.S. 21-15-109(e) for major building and facility repair and replacement shall be deemed restricted by law for expenditure as provided by W.S. 21-15-109(e) and shall not be considered an operating balance and cash reserve under this section. For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022 through the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, the department shall compute the amount by which each district's operating balance and cash reserves at the end of the preceding fiscal year exceed thirty percent (30%) of the total foundation program amount computed under W.S. 21-13-309 for the preceding fiscal year. During this period, the amount of a district's operating balance and cash reserves that may be increased from fifteen percent (15%) to thirty percent (30%) of the total foundation program amount computed under W.S. 21-13-309 for the preceding fiscal year shall be accounted for and reported separately and shall not be transferred or expended for purposes of capital construction. For purposes of this subsection, “capital construction” does not include major building and facility repair and replacement as defined under W.S. 21-15-109(a)(iii) .

(f) Repealed by Laws 1998, Sp. & Bud. Sess., ch. 2, § 803.

(g) In addition to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, the state superintendent shall, for any district subject to W.S. 21-13-102(b) as determined by the department for any school year, or for any district not subject to W.S. 21-13-102(b) whose entitlement amount determined under W.S. 21-13-311(a) for any school year is equal to or less than twenty percent (20%) of the foundation program amount computed under W.S. 21-13-309(p) , and upon demonstration by the district of financial need as documented by cash flow analysis, provide payments from the school foundation program account in an amount not to exceed one-fifth ( 1 / 5 ) of the foundation program amount computed for that district for that school year in accordance with W.S. 21-13-309 . The computed amount shall be paid to each eligible district on or before September 1 based upon tentative computations under W.S. 21-13-309 , for which the department may use fiscal information available from foundation program computations for the previous school year in the manner provided under subsection (b) of this section. Any district receiving a payment under this subsection shall repay the foundation program account not later than December 15 of that school year.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-24-104 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 24 / Section 21-24-104
§ 21-24-104. Educational records and enrollment
Status: in_force

(a) In the event that official education records cannot be released to the parents for the purpose of transfer, the custodian of the records in the sending state shall prepare and furnish to the parent a complete set of unofficial educational records containing uniform information as determined by the interstate commission to the extent feasible. Upon receipt of the unofficial education records by a school in the receiving state, the school shall enroll and appropriately place the student based on the information provided in the unofficial records pending validation by the official records, as quickly as possible.

(b) Simultaneous with the enrollment and conditional placement of the student, the school in the receiving state shall request the student's official education record from the school in the sending state. Upon receipt of this request, the school in the sending state will process and furnish the official education records to the school in the receiving state within ten (10) days or within such time as is reasonably determined under the rules promulgated by the interstate commission.

(c) Compacting states shall give thirty (30) days from the date of entry, for students to obtain and provide proof of any immunization required by the receiving state. For a series of immunizations, initial vaccinations shall be obtained within thirty (30) days and the child shall be permitted to attend school while receiving continuing immunization if the school administrator receives notification or a waiver is granted in accordance with W.S. 21-4-309 .

(d) Students shall be allowed to continue their enrollment at grade level in the receiving state commensurate with their grade level, including kindergarten, from a local education agency in the sending state at the time of transition with the exception of children that have not yet met the age requirements as required by W.S. 21-4-301 and 21-4-302 . A student that has satisfactorily completed the prerequisite grade level in the local education agency in the sending state shall be eligible for enrollment in the next highest grade level in the receiving state. A student transferring after the start of the school year in the receiving state shall enter the school in the receiving state on their validated level from an accredited school in the sending state except where the child has not yet obtained the age as required by W.S. 21-4-301 and 21-4-302 for kindergarten and first grade.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-4-312 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-4-312
§ 21-4-312. Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this act:

(i) “ Harassment, intimidation or bullying ” means any intentional gesture, any intentional electronic communication or any intentional written, verbal or physical act initiated, occurring or received at school that a reasonable person under the circumstances should know will have the effect of:

(A) Harming a student physically or emotionally, damaging a student's property or placing a student in reasonable fear of personal harm or property damage;

(B) Insulting or demeaning a student or group of students causing substantial disruption in, or substantial interference with, the orderly operation of the school; or

(C) Creating an intimidating, threatening or abusive educational environment for a student or group of students through sufficiently severe, persistent or pervasive behavior.

(ii) “ School ” includes a classroom or other location on school premises, a school bus or other school-related vehicle, a school bus stop, an activity or event sponsored by a school, whether or not it is held on school premises, and any other program or function where the school is responsible for the child;

(iii) “ This act ” means W.S. 21-4-311 through 21-4-315 .
Wyo. Stat. § 21-22-107 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 22 / Section 21-22-107
§ 21-22-107. Innovative program grants; application; selection by the state department of education; classification of districts; distribution; report on grants awarded; initial grants
Status: repealed

(a) Proposals for innovative program grants authorized under W.S. 21-22-106 may be submitted annually by any Wyoming school district to the department of education on or before June 1. Submitted proposals shall be in a form provided and prescribed by the state department, which shall require the minimum information necessary to describe the proposal without unduly burdening the applicant, including target populations and objectives, compliance with criteria prescribed under W.S. 21-22-106 and proper grant expenditures including program budget and evaluation.

(b) Each school district, either separately or in conjunction with another school district, shall be given the opportunity to submit a proposal for innovative program grants authorized under W.S. 21-22-106 at least once every five (5) years.

(c) For the purposes of this section, school districts shall be annually classified based upon average daily membership for the previous school year, as follows:

(i) Classification I, less than five hundred (500) average daily membership;

(ii) Classification II, five hundred (500) but less than one thousand (1,000) average daily membership;

(iii) Classification III, one thousand (1,000) but less than two thousand (2,000) average daily membership; and

(iv) Classification IV, two thousand (2,000) or greater average daily membership.

(d) The state department shall award a grant authorized under this section to at least one (1) district from each classification pursuant to subsection (c) of this section. Nothing in this subsection shall prohibit the state department from awarding grants to more than one (1) district under each classification or more than one (1) grant to the same school district under criteria established under W.S. 21-22-106 .

(e) Subject to available funding, the state department shall select those proposals it determines best fulfill criteria established under W.S. 21-22-106 and promote excellence in public education. The state department may use available funds to support innovative program evaluation projects and may contract with the University of Wyoming to conduct program evaluations.

(f) The state department shall annually distribute funds to selected proposals on or before August 15. In no event shall grants awarded exceed funds available for this purpose within the separate account. Innovative program grants received under this subsection shall only be used for the purposes for which the grant is awarded and shall not be expended for any other program, activity or purpose.

(f) In accordance with W.S. 21-22-106(a) , the state department shall annually distribute funds to selected proposals on or before August 15. Innovative program grants received under this subsection shall only be used for the purposes for which the grant is awarded and shall not be expended for any other program, activity or purpose.

(g) Repealed by Laws 2019, ch. 102, § 2, eff. Feb. 26, 2019.

(h) Repealed by Laws 2014, ch. 103, § 2, eff. July 1, 2014.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-6-222 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-6-222
§ 21-6-222. Election of elementary school districts to create unified school districts; levy of taxes at maximum rates
Status: in_force

(a) Any elementary school district not yet organized and unified under the provisions of the Wyoming School District Organization Act of 1969, may petition the district boundary board to be included within a unified school district of the county in which it is located.

(b) Any elementary school district electing to come under the provisions of this section shall levy taxes in the same manner and subject to the same maximum rates as provided for the unified school district.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-3-131 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-3-131
§ 21-3-131. School bus standards; operators; vehicle operation; liability limited
Status: in_force

(a) Each district shall establish and maintain minimum standards for persons involved in the operation of school buses, including:

(i) Developing a written plan for the selection, training and supervision of persons whose duties involve the transporting of pupils;

(ii) Requiring each applicant for a position which duties involve the transporting of pupils to complete and submit an application form that includes a personal and occupational history;

(iii) Completing a check of the successful applicant's driving record;

(iv) Ensuring the successful applicant has on file with the district a copy of the medical examiner's certificate required by the United States department of transportation, federal motor carrier safety regulations, 49 C.F.R. Part 391.41 ;

(v) Requiring annual training consisting of not less than six (6) hours for persons whose duties involve the operation of school buses.

(b) Each district shall establish and maintain minimum standards for the operation of school buses, including:

(i) All school buses shall undergo a safety inspection not less than two (2) times each school year, with one (1) inspection conducted by a person not employed by the school district. A copy of the inspection reports shall be filed with the local school district;

(ii) School bus operators shall perform a daily pre-trip inspection of their vehicles and report promptly any defect or deficiency discovered that may affect the safety of the vehicle's operation or result in its mechanical breakdown. Documentation of the inspections shall be submitted weekly and retained on file with the school district for a period of one (1) year;

(iii) Operators of school buses equipped with lap belts shall wear a properly secured lap belt at all times the vehicle is in motion;

(iv) Passengers in type A school buses equipped with factory installed lap belts shall wear a properly secured lap belt at all times the vehicle is in motion;

(v) At least twice during each school year the driver of each school bus shall hold an emergency evacuation drill. Proper documentation for each drill shall be maintained on file with the school district;

(vi) School bus routing and seating plans shall be coordinated to eliminate standing passengers or exceeding the manufacturer's rating capacity for the school bus;

(vii) School buses shall operate with lighted headlamps at all times the vehicle is in motion;

(viii) The service door of the school bus shall remain closed at all times the vehicle is in motion;

(ix) Any accident involving a school bus which is required to be reported under W.S. 31-5-1106 shall also be reported to the state department of education on forms approved by the department;

(x) Effective school year 2016-2017, and each school year thereafter, all school buses transporting students to and from school and to and from student activities, as defined under W.S. 21-13-320(b)(i) and (ii) , shall be equipped with an external video system and may be equipped with an internal video system. Equipment specifications shall be prescribed by rule and regulation of the department. Recordings or images from a video system installed under this paragraph shall not be a public record under the Wyoming Public Records Act, W.S. 16-4-201 through 16-4-205 . Recordings or images may be entered into evidence for a violation of W.S. 31-5-507(a) as provided in W.S. 31-5-507(e) and may be discoverable for other criminal actions. Recordings or images made from a video system under this paragraph shall be destroyed within one (1) year of the date the recording was made.

(c) Evidence of a person's failure to wear a lap or seat belt on a school bus if required under state or federal law or the failure of a school bus driver to require a passenger to wear a lap or seat belt as required under W.S. 31-5-1402(a) , shall not be admissible in any civil action or for the purposes of W.S. 31-5-1402(a) .
Wyo. Stat. § 21-19-104 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 19 / Section 21-19-104
§ 21-19-104. Retirement annuity policies
Status: in_force

Any retirement plan established pursuant to W.S. 21-19-102 shall provide for the purchase of retirement annuity policies for the contributing employees. Rights and benefits of the annuity contracts shall vest in the employee. Annuity contracts may be made transferable from one (1) institution to another and provide acceptance of service of process by the issuer of the policy within the home state of the policyholder.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-4-506 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-4-506
§ 21-4-506. Participation in activities by students not enrolled in the district; limitation on fees
Status: in_force

(a) Any school age child who is a resident of a school district, who is not under suspension or expulsion by a Wyoming school district and who is not enrolled as a full-time student in the district in which he resides, shall be permitted by the district to participate in any activities which are sanctioned by the Wyoming high school activities association and which are offered by the district subject to the following:

(i) The district may require the student to pay any fees for participation which are required by the Wyoming high school activities association;

(ii) The district may charge that student an additional fee for participating, but that fee shall be no more than any fee for participating charged to full-time students of the district. The district shall not require that student to pay tuition or to pay any other fees or charges as a condition of participation;

(iii) As a condition of participation, the student shall be required to comply with all other rules and policies of the district or any school activities association applicable to all students participating in the activity and not related to the assessment of fees or charges.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-4-505 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-4-505
§ 21-4-505. Payment of tuition for pupil attending school in another state; admission of out-of-state pupils
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever it shall appear to the board of trustees of any school district within the state that instruction for any pupil residing in the district can be more advantageously or economically furnished by a public school maintained by another state, the board of trustees of such Wyoming district may enter into an agreement for the instruction of such pupils at rates of tuition specified in the agreement. The Wyoming district shall be reimbursed for the full amount of tuition assessed by the out of state district during the current school year subject to the following:

(i) Effective school year 2017-2018 and each year thereafter, the Wyoming school district shall submit a report to the department of education in the manner and form and at times specified by department rule and regulation, documenting the number of pupils attending a public school maintained by another state and verifying payments to such districts for educational services;

(ii) From amounts appropriated by the legislature from the public school foundation program account for purposes of this subsection, the department of education shall distribute payments to eligible districts in accordance with this subsection on or before May 15 of the applicable school year, together with the district's foundation payment under W.S. 21-13-313(c) , if applicable;

(iii) The district shall not include a pupil attending a school within an out of state school district within its average daily membership (ADM) for purposes of computing its foundation program amount under W.S. 21-13-309 .

(b) Any school district within the state may enter into agreements to admit pupils from out of state at the rate of tuition at least as high as the actual per pupil cost of the Wyoming district computed as provided in W.S. 21-4-501(c) . The admitting district shall:

(i) If it requires payment of tuition at least as high as provided under W.S. 21-4-501(c) , include the admitted out of state pupil within its average daily membership (ADM) for purposes of computing its foundation program amount under W.S. 21-13-309 ; and

(ii) Account separately for the portion of the tuition received pursuant to this subsection which is related to school buildings and facilities, as determined by the district and reported to the state department, and deposit that portion in its debt service account. The remainder shall be reported as revenues for purposes of W.S. 21-13-310(a)(ix) .

(c) Any out-of-state placement under subsection (a) of this section shall include within the agreement with the out-of-state school district, that district's agreement to provide student transcripts as required under W. S. 21-16-1308(a)(ii) . The agreement shall also require the out-of-state school district to cooperate with the department of education to identify those courses provided by the out-of-state school district which satisfy the success curriculum requirements established under W.S. 21-16-1307 .
Wyo. Stat. § 21-16-1701 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 16 / Section 21-16-1701
§ 21-16-1701. Presumption relating to previously taken courses; hearing
Status: in_force

Any Wyoming institution of higher education receiving funding from the state of Wyoming shall accept as valid and transferrable any college level credit hour previously completed with an acceptable grade in any other Wyoming institution of higher education. An institution of higher education may decline to accept a credit hour only if there is a lack of demonstrable applicability to the current educational standards of the institution. The length of time since completion of the credit hour, without more, shall not demonstrate a lack of applicability. Each institution of higher education shall establish appropriate policies to implement this section, which shall include an appeals process available to persons who are denied acceptance of a college level credit hour.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-13-321 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 13 / Section 21-13-321
§ 21-13-321. Special education; amount provided for special education programs and services; district reporting requirements; billing for Medicaid authorized school based services
Status: repealed

(a) As used in this section:

(i) “ General fund operating expenditures ” means those expenditures of the district from the general fund for operation of the district as reported to the department of education under rules promulgated by the department;

(ii) “ Special education programs and services ” means programs and services for students with disabilities as identified under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq.

(b) The amount provided to a school district for special education shall be equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the amount actually expended by the district during the previous school year for special education programs and services, which shall include the amount actually expended by the district during the previous school year for reasonable administrative costs to bill for authorized Medicaid services under subsection (h) of this section. Amounts awarded under this section shall be in addition to and shall not be considered in determining the school foundation program amount under the education resource block grant model pursuant to W.S. 21-13-309 . The department of education shall distribute the amount computed under this section to each school district in the same proportion and schedule of distributions under W.S. 21-13-313(c) .

(i) to (ii) Repealed by Laws 2006, ch. 37, § 2.

(c) Repealed by Laws 2003, ch. 208, § 102.

(d) The department of education shall adopt necessary rules and regulations to implement and administer this section. Districts shall report special education program expenditures for the applicable reporting period as required by department rule and regulation. District expenditures computed under subsection (b) of this section shall not include expenditures for employee contributions to the Wyoming retirement system exceeding five and fifty-seven hundredths percent (5.57%) of any member employee's salary. The department shall annually review and report to the joint education interim committee regarding services provided to special education students by school districts. In addition, the department shall when necessary, conduct audits of information submitted by districts under this section and may, in accordance with W.S. 21-13-307(b) , correct the information reported by districts as necessary to fairly and accurately reflect the data type, classification and format required to administer this section in accordance with law and department rule and regulation.

(e) Repealed by Laws 2004, ch. 74, § 1.

(f) In addition to subsection (d) of this section, the state department of education shall assess school district special education staffing levels based upon staffing guidelines established pursuant to W.S. 21-2-202(a)(xxiii) , and report on the adequacy of staffing levels to the joint education interim committee. School districts shall report staffing and other necessary information to the department in accordance with department rules and regulations and shall provide written explanation to the department justifying district special education staffing levels. Based upon information collected under this subsection and following review, the department shall include within its report to the joint education interim committee as required under subsection (d) of this section, recommendations for improving appropriate special education program and service delivery within the state.

(g) Assistive technology equipment included within district expenditures for special education programs and services and reported under subsection (b) of this section, which was acquired to assist a student with a specific disability, shall to the extent practicable, transfer with that student if the student transfers to another school district within the state. Within the report required under subsection (d) of this section, districts shall separately document assistive technology equipment including an inventory of assistive technology equipment and the status of the usage levels of the equipment and shall report to the department equipment which is accordingly transferred to another school district or which is currently unused by the district. The provisions of this subsection requiring transfer of assistive technology equipment apply only if no other student within the district currently uses the equipment and the equipment is capable of transfer to another district.

(h) Beginning July 1, 2022, each school district with Medicaid eligible students receiving special education programs and services, as calculated by the department of education pursuant to subsection (j) of this section, may bill the department of health for the costs of any special education program and service covered under W.S. 42-4-103(a)(xxxiv) through (xxxvi) provided to the district's students. The department of health shall provide payment to each eligible school district that has billed the department of health as soon as reasonably practical for the costs of approved services. By September 1 of each school year, each school district shall remit to the department of education all funds received during the prior school year from the department of health for billed services. The department of education shall remit all funds received under this subsection to the state treasurer for deposit in the school foundation program account.

(j) A school district may report the number of Medicaid eligible students receiving special education programs and services enrolled within the school district on forms and in such manner required by the department for the 2021-2022 school year. Beginning with the 2022-2023 school year and each school year thereafter, a school district shall report the number of Medicaid eligible students receiving special education programs and services enrolled within the school district on forms and in the manner required by the department. The number of Medicaid eligible students receiving special education programs and services for a school year shall be determined by the department of education using data from October 1 of the immediately preceding school year.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-17-442 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 17 / Section 21-17-442
§ 21-17-442. Refunding and refunding bonds; payment from pledged revenues
Status: in_force

Refunding bonds may be made payable from any pledged revenues which might be legally pledged for the payment of bonds being refunded at the time of the refunding or at the time of the issuance of the bonds being refunded, as the board may determine, notwithstanding the revenue sources or the pledge of the revenues for the payment of the outstanding bonds being refunded is hereby modified.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-17-117 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 17 / Section 21-17-117
§ 21-17-117. School of energy resources; creation authorized; University of Wyoming energy resources council established; reports; budget submittal
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to legislative appropriation and subject to paragraph (c)(iv) of this section, the University of Wyoming shall operate the school of energy resources.

(b) The school of energy resources shall have the following objectives:

(i) To provide nationally competitive undergraduate and graduate instruction in energy related disciplines, particularly those of importance to develop Wyoming's energy resources;

(ii) To advance the state-of-the-art in Wyoming energy related science, technology and economics research; and

(iii) To support scientific and engineering outreach through dissemination of information to Wyoming's energy industries, companies, community colleges and governmental agencies.

(c) The school of energy resources shall:

(i) Establish relationships with Wyoming energy companies and coordinate with other energy industry organizations to sustain and optimize the development of Wyoming's energy portfolio. For the purposes of this section, Wyoming's energy portfolio includes both nonrenewable and renewable resources;

(ii) Establish relationships with the Wyoming community colleges creating local programs to enrich students' education in the Wyoming energy industry operations;

(iii) Maintain flexibility in its focus and structure to be capable of responding to the changing needs of Wyoming's energy industries with regard to instruction, research and outreach;

(iv) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, develop and submit a budget for the school for approval by the energy resources council and then shall submit for review in accordance with W.S. 9-2-1010 through 9-2-1014 . The school of energy resources shall submit its budget to the governor after approval by the energy resources council created in subsection (e) of this section. The school of energy resources shall submit a copy of its budget for informational purposes to the university's board of trustees.

(d) Except as provided in paragraph (c)(iv) of this section, the university's board of trustees shall establish the structure and policies for operation of the school of energy resources consistent with this section, and shall engage as many academic departments and colleges as possible in support of the school.

(e) The University of Wyoming energy resources council is created and shall provide direction to the school of energy resources regarding identifying and prioritizing issues which should be targeted for research and outreach. The University of Wyoming energy resources council shall consist of eleven (11) members, including the president of the university and the director of the Ruckleshaus institute of environment and natural resources, both of whom are ex officio nonvoting members. One (1) member of the house of representatives shall be appointed by the speaker of the house and one (1) member of the senate shall be appointed by the president of the senate. Each appointed legislative member shall serve a two (2) year term. The remaining seven (7) members shall be appointed for terms of three (3) years, except that for the initial appointments two (2) members shall be appointed for one (1) year and two (2) members shall be appointed for two (2) years. These seven (7) members shall represent to the greatest extent practicable the diverse components of Wyoming's energy industries, and shall be appointed by the governor and approved with the advice and consent of the senate, in accordance with W.S. 28-12-101 through 28-12-103 . The council shall select a chairman and vice-chairman from among its members.

(f) The university shall report annually, not later than October 1, to the joint minerals, business and economic development interim committee, the joint appropriations committee and the joint education interim committee regarding all revenues to and expenditures by the school of energy resources during the preceding fiscal year, any budget prepared and submitted under paragraph (c)(iv) of this section, accomplishments of the school of energy resources and its benefits to Wyoming's energy economy.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-16-1602 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 16 / Section 21-16-1602
§ 21-16-1602. University reclamation and restoration challenge account
Status: in_force

(a) The university reclamation and restoration challenge account is created.

(b) All investment earnings from funds in the account shall be credited to the account. Notwithstanding W.S. 9-2-1008 , 9-2-1012(e) or 9-4-207 , funds within the account shall not lapse or revert until June 30, 2022. Until reverted, funds within the account are continuously appropriated and shall remain available for distribution as provided in this article.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-18-409 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 18 / Section 21-18-409
§ 21-18-409. Legislative oversight and authority; reporting
Status: in_force

(a) Nothing in this article shall be construed to constitute an entitlement to a grant established and funded by the legislature. Wyoming works grants shall be subject to legislative appropriation and the legislature reserves the right to modify or terminate the program established under this article at any time.

(b) The Wyoming community college commission shall report to the legislature by October 1 of each year the colleges, programs, industries and total number of students served by the Wyoming works program in the preceding school year. The report shall specify the funding provided to each college from the Wyoming works student grant account and the Wyoming works program account. The commission may require information from each college as necessary to provide the report required by this section.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-4-315 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-4-315
§ 21-4-315. Applicability; no civil liability created; immunity
Status: in_force

This article shall not be interpreted to prevent a victim from seeking redress pursuant to any other applicable civil or criminal law. This article does not create or alter any civil cause of action for monetary damages against any person or school district nor shall it constitute grounds for any claim or motion raised by either the state or defendant in any proceedings, except that the defense of immunity shall be retained and may be asserted in any action arising under this act.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-17-303 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 17 / Section 21-17-303
§ 21-17-303. Appropriation of funds
Status: in_force

Revenue within the agricultural college account provided by W.S. 9-4-310(c)(i) is appropriated and may be used by the board of trustees of the University of Wyoming for any purpose connected with the supporting and maintenance of the agricultural college at the University of Wyoming not inconsistent or in conflict with any act of congress. The money shall be paid by the state treasurer to the treasurer of the board of trustees of the state university upon the warrant of the state auditor upon request of the board of trustees.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-9-103 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 9 / Section 21-9-103
§ 21-9-103. Penalty for failure to carry out requirements of W.S. 21-9-102
Status: in_force

Willful failure on the part of any school or college administrator or instructor to carry out the requirements of W.S. 21-9-102 shall be sufficient cause for the removal of such person from his position.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-16-1402 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 16 / Section 21-16-1402
§ 21-16-1402. University academic facilities challenge account
Status: in_force

(a) The university academic facilities challenge account is created.

(b) The state treasurer shall invest amounts deposited within the account in accordance with law. All investment earnings shall be credited to the general fund. Notwithstanding W.S. 9-2-1008 , 9-2-1012(e) or 9-4-207 , other funds within the account shall not lapse or revert until directed by the legislature and shall remain available for distribution as provided in this article.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-13-316 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 13 / Section 21-13-316
§ 21-13-316. Interfund borrowing
Status: repealed

(a) The state treasurer may utilize interfund loans to the school foundation program account to ensure statutory payments are made when dedicated revenues are not yet received. Interfund loans under this subsection may be made from the legislative stabilization reserve account or, to the extent insufficient funds exist in the legislative stabilization reserve account, the common school account within the permanent land fund. Any interfund loans executed pursuant to this section shall be repaid in whole or in part periodically as soon as school foundation program account revenues permit.

(b) Repealed by Laws 1988, ch. 82, § 2.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-13-706 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 13 / Section 21-13-706
§ 21-13-706. Execution, form and contents of bonds
Status: in_force

(a) Said bonds shall be signed by the chairman of the board of trustees and countersigned by the county treasurer. The coupons, if any, shall be signed by the county treasurer. The clerk of the board shall endorse a certificate upon every bond, that the same is issued pursuant to law and is within the lawful debt limit of the district. The county treasurer may authorize his deputy to sign any bond or coupon on his behalf. The board of trustees may authorize another member of the board to sign any bond or certificate in place of the chairman or clerk. It shall not be necessary for any bond to bear the seal of the district. Said bonds and coupons shall otherwise be in such form as the board may determine; provided, that the board may, at its option, utilize a statutory form of bond which shall include the following details:

(i) The name of the district and the date of the bond;

(ii) The principal amount thereof and interest rate or rates applicable thereto;

(iii) The place or places and time or times of payment of principal and interest;

(iv) The prior redemption option, if any;

(v) A recital that the bond is one of a series approved at an election held for that purpose, that the total indebtedness of the district does not exceed the lawful debt limit of the district; and that the bond has been issued under the authority of, and in full compliance with, and for a purpose authorized by, the constitution and this article.

(b) A bond delivered to the purchaser thereof in the optional statutory form shall:

(i) Be payable in lawful money of the United States of America without deduction for exchange or collection charges;

(ii) Be conclusively presumed to have been issued for value;

(iii) Be payable upon presentation and surrender of the bond and the attached coupons as they severally become due;

(iv) If not paid upon presentation at maturity, continue to draw interest until the principal thereof is paid in full;

(v) Be presumed to have been issued by the proper officers of the district under and by virtue of and in full conformity with the constitution of the state of Wyoming, this article, any amendments thereto, and all other laws thereunto enabling; and

(vi) Be incontestable as hereafter provided.

(c) Any resolution of a school district board of trustees authorizing bonds may provide that each bond therein authorized shall recite that it is issued under the authority of this article. Such recital shall conclusively impart full compliance with all the provisions hereof, and all bonds issued containing such recital shall be incontestable for any cause whatsoever after their delivery for value.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-16-1102 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 16 / Section 21-16-1102
§ 21-16-1102. Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this article:

(i) “ Challenge fund ” means the community college endowment challenge fund created under this article;

(ii) “ Endowment gift ” means an irrevocable gift or transfer to a Wyoming community college foundation of money or other property, whether real, personal, tangible or intangible, and whether or not the donor or transferor retains an interest in the property, where the gift or the foundation's interest in the property is required to be used by the foundation exclusively for endowment purposes, where:

(A) The gift was received or the transfer occurred on or after July 1, 2004; or

(B) A commitment to make the gift or transfer was made in writing to the respective community college foundation, which commitment was received on or after July 1, 2004, and the gift was received or the transfer occurred not later than December 31 of the fifth calendar year following the calendar year in which the written commitment was made.

(iii) “ Foundation ” means an organization established for each community college that among other purposes, exists to generate additional revenues for community college programs and activities;

(iv) “ Permanent endowment funds managed by a Wyoming community college foundation ” means the endowment funds that are invested by the respective Wyoming community college foundation on a permanent basis and the earnings on those investments are dedicated to be expended exclusively to benefit and promote the mission, operation or any program or activity of the respective community college, including but not limited to professorships and student scholarships, increases to the corpus of the endowment and defraying reasonable costs of endowment administration.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-13-702 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 13 / Section 21-13-702
§ 21-13-702. Construction of school building on leased land; state and its agencies authorized to enter into leases
Status: in_force

A school building may be constructed on leased land provided that the lease shall be for a term of years not less than the economic life of the building as determined by the board. The state of Wyoming and any board, commission, department, corporation, instrumentality, or agency thereof may enter into such a lease with a school district notwithstanding any other provision of law limiting the term of such a lease.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-17-418 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 17 / Section 21-17-418
§ 21-17-418. Board and officers to execute securities; endorsement by university treasurer; facsimile signatures
Status: in_force

(a) Bonds and other securities issued under this act shall be executed in the name of the board, shall be signed by the chairman of the board, shall be attested by the secretary of the board, shall be countersigned by the treasurer of the board and shall be authenticated by the official seal of the board.

(b) The treasurer of the university shall endorse a certificate upon each bond or other security issued under this act that the bond or security is issued pursuant and according to law, does not exceed any lawful debt limit of the board and does not constitute an indebtedness within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory provision or limitation.

(c) Any bonds or other securities, including without limitation any certificates endorsed thereon, may be executed as provided in W.S. 16-2-101 through 16-2-103 .

(d) The bonds and other securities, bearing the signatures of the officers in office at the time of the signing thereof, are the valid and binding obligations of the board notwithstanding that before the delivery and payment of the bonds or securities, any or all of the persons whose signatures appear thereon have ceased to fill their respective offices.

(e) Any officer authorized or permitted to sign any bonds or any other securities, at the time of their execution and of a signature certificate appertaining thereto, may adopt as and for his own facsimile signature the facsimile signature of his predecessor in office in the event that the facsimile signature appears upon the bonds and other securities appertaining thereto, or any combination thereof.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-18-302 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 18 / Section 21-18-302
§ 21-18-302. District board generally; quorum; organization; officers
Status: in_force

(a) Within thirty (30) days after the election establishing the community college district and its initial board, and on or about December 1 each year thereafter, the board shall meet and organize by electing one (1) of its members as president, one (1) as treasurer, and one (1) as secretary. The president shall preside at all meetings of the board except that a temporary chairman may be selected by the board in his absence. The secretary shall keep the minutes and proceedings of all board meetings and the treasurer shall receive all funds payable to the district and disburse them on the order of the board.

(b) A majority of the community college district board members constitutes a quorum for the transaction of all business but a minimum of three (3) concurring votes is required to decide any question.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-6-202 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-6-202
§ 21-6-202. Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this article:

(i) “ School district ” includes unified school districts and elementary school districts pursuant to W.S. 21-3-102 ;

(ii) “ State committee ” means the state board of education;

(iii) “Trustee residence area” means a geographical area within a unified school district from which a member or members of the board of trustees of the school district is nominated. Any person desiring to be a candidate for the office of a school district trustee shall be a resident of the residence area which he seeks to represent;

(iv) “Unified school district” means a district supporting at least grades kindergarten or one (1) through twelve (12) under the control of one (1) board of trustees and administered by one (1) superintendent of schools, that offers an adequate and integrated educational program.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-4-102 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-4-102
§ 21-4-102. When attendance required; exemptions; withdrawal
Status: in_force

(a) Every parent, guardian or other person having control or charge of any child who is a resident of this state and whose seventh birthday falls on or before August 1, or September 15 if the child started kindergarten pursuant to an approved request under W.S. 21-3-110(a) (xxxviii), of any year and who has not yet attained his sixteenth birthday or completed the tenth grade shall be required to send such child to, and such child shall be required to attend, a public or private school each year, during the entire time that the public schools shall be in session in the district in which the pupil resides; provided, that the board of trustees of each school district may exempt any child from the operation of this article when:

(i) The board believes that compulsory attendance in school would be detrimental to the mental or physical health of such child or the other children in the school; provided, the board may designate at the expense of the district a medical doctor of its choice to guide it and support it in its decision;

(ii) The board feels that compulsory school attendance might work undue hardship. The board may conduct a hearing on issues pursuant to this paragraph by executive session; or

(iii) The child has been legally excluded from the regular schools pursuant to the provisions of W.S. 21-4-306 .

(b) A home-based educational program shall meet the requirements of a basic academic educational program pursuant to W.S. 21-4-101(a)(vi) . It shall be the responsibility of every person administering a home-based educational program to submit a curriculum to the local board of trustees each year showing that the program complies with the requirements of this subsection. Failure to submit a curriculum showing compliance is prima facie evidence that the home-based educational program does not meet the requirements of this article.

(c) In addition to subsection (a) of this section, the parent, guardian or other person having control or charge of any child under the age of eighteen (18), who has not otherwise notified the district of enrolling that child in a different school district or in a private school or home-based educational program, shall meet in person with a school district counselor or administrator to provide the school district with written consent to the withdrawal of that child from school attendance. The written consent to withdrawal shall include a separate provision authorizing the release of the student's identity and address to the Wyoming national guard youth challenge program, as established by W.S. 19-9-701 , for the sole purpose of recruitment into the Wyoming national guard youth challenge program.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-17-101 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 17 / Section 21-17-101
§ 21-17-101. Establishment
Status: in_force

There is established in this state, at the city of Laramie, an institution of learning to be known as “The University of Wyoming”.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-20-105 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 20 / Section 21-20-105
§ 21-20-105. Board of cooperative educational services; chairman, vice-chairman, clerk and treasurer; meetings
Status: in_force

At its first meeting, the members of the board of cooperative educational services elected as set forth in W.S. 21-20-104(b) shall proceed to elect from their membership a chairman, a vice-chairman, a clerk, and a treasurer, whose terms of office shall be for one (1) year unless their terms of office as school board members expire earlier. The duties of the chairman, vice-chairman, clerk and treasurer of the board of cooperative educational services shall be the same as the duties provided by law for similar offices of boards of trustees of school districts within this state insofar as they are applicable. Except as specifically provided herein, meetings of the board of cooperative educational services shall be called, held and conducted as provided by law for the meeting of the boards of trustees of school districts within this state. Notwithstanding W.S. 21-3-110(a)(iv) , the board of cooperative educational services shall meet quarterly and at other times as may be desirable upon call of the chairman. The board shall not be required to meet at least one (1) time per month.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-13-715 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 13 / Section 21-13-715
§ 21-13-715. County treasurer to pay bonds and report payment to board of trustees
Status: in_force

The county treasurer shall pay the principal and interest of any bonds issued under this article by such school district, when the same becomes due, and all amounts so paid must be reported to the school district board of trustees at its next meeting thereafter.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-9-102 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 9 / Section 21-9-102
§ 21-9-102. Instruction in state and federal constitutions required; satisfactory examination a prerequisite to graduation
Status: in_force

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.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-13-707 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 13 / Section 21-13-707
§ 21-13-707. Record of bonds sold and delivered
Status: in_force

A record of any bonds sold and delivered by the district shall be kept by the county treasurer in a public book provided for that purpose, and therein shall be stated the number, date, amount, time and place of payment, rate of interest, number of coupons attached, if any, and any other proper description thereof for future identification.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-13-320 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 13 / Section 21-13-320
§ 21-13-320. Student transportation; amount within school foundation program formula for transportation maintenance and operations expenditures and school bus purchases; district reporting requirements
Status: repealed

(a) The amount provided for the transportation of school children within the education resource block grant model pursuant to W.S. 21-13-309(m)(v)(E)(I) shall be computed in accordance with this section.

(b) There shall be an amount computed for each school district equal to the base price amount for bus purchase and lease payment expenditures made by the district during the previous school year pursuant to subsection (g) of this section and for the amount actually expended by the district during the previous school year for:

(i) The maintenance and operation of transportation routes for transporting school children to and from school; and

(ii) The transportation of students to and from student activities authorized by department of education rules. For the purpose of this paragraph, student activities means athletic and nonathletic activities sanctioned by the Wyoming high school activities association and school sponsored athletic and nonathletic activities in grades preceding high school which directly correspond to those high school activities sanctioned by the Wyoming high school activities association. No reimbursement shall be made for transportation expenses for student activities for expenses for transportation in excess of one hundred fifty (150) miles from the Wyoming border into another state.

(c) Repealed by Laws 2019, ch. 204, § 4, eff. July 1, 2019.

(d) Repealed by Laws 2004, ch. 74, § 1.

(e) Repealed by Laws 2002, Sp. & Bud. Sess., ch. 76, § 3.

(f) The department of education shall adopt necessary rules and regulations to implement and enforce state standards established under this section and to administer this section. District expenditures computed under subsection (b) of this section shall not include expenditures for employee contributions to the Wyoming retirement system exceeding five and fifty-seven hundredths percent (5.57%) of any member employee's salary. In addition, the department shall, in accordance with procedures prescribed by department rule and regulation, establish a base price for each school bus type or other student transportation vehicle type for the applicable fiscal period that complies with minimum state standards for vehicle specifications and equipment. The department shall also establish a process including competitive bidding which guarantees the acquisition of school buses and other student transportation vehicles approved for reimbursement and complying with state minimum standards and district fleet size restrictions at the established base price for the applicable fiscal year. Department rules shall establish appropriate restrictions on how and under which conditions a school district may procure a school bus or other student transportation vehicle, either through purchase or lease, to ensure that the procurement method used is the most cost effective. School districts shall notify the department of school bus and other student transportation vehicle needs and requirements for the appropriate fiscal year in the manner and within the times prescribed by department rule and regulation, and shall report expenditures, purchases and lease arrangements for the applicable reporting period, including vehicles replaced by purchases and leases, as required by department rule and regulation. The department shall annually review and conduct audits as necessary of information submitted under this section. As authorized under W.S. 21-13-307(b) , the department may correct the information reported by districts under this section as necessary to fairly and accurately reflect the data type, classification and format required to administer this section in accordance with law and department rules and regulations.

(g) In addition to subsection (b) of this section and for purchases and leases conducted in a manner consistent with department rules, the transportation adjustment for each district under this section shall include an amount computed under this subsection for the purchase or lease of school buses and other vehicles used primarily for the transportation of students to and from school and to and from school activities. Computations of amounts reimbursed under this subsection shall be based upon the base price established by the department under subsection (f) of this section for the student transportation vehicle type. Amounts included within the adjustment under this subsection shall be subject to the following:

(i) Buses and other vehicles used primarily for student transportation, for which reimbursement is authorized, shall meet state minimum standards for vehicle specifications and equipment and shall be subject to vehicle replacement schedules specified by department rule and regulation;

(ii) The number of buses and other student transportation vehicles comprising a district's fleet shall comply with fleet size standards established by rule of the department, which shall be established to ensure safe and efficient student transportation;

(iii) In consultation with the pupil transportation committee, the department shall by rule establish a replacement schedule for buses and other student transportation vehicles. The replacement schedule shall establish replacement cycles for mileage and age not less than the applicable national averages for replacement of school buses and other student transportation vehicles;

(A)-(C) Repealed by Laws 2019, ch. 204, § 4, eff. July 1, 2019.

(iv) Repealed by Laws 2019, ch. 204, § 4, eff. July 1, 2019.

(v) The adjustment for the purchase or lease of buses and other student transportation vehicles authorized under this subsection shall be equal to:

(A) One-fifth (1/5) of the base price established under subsection (f) of this section for each purchased school bus or other purchased student transportation vehicle for which reimbursement is authorized and which is made by the district during the preceding five (5) years;

(B) The base price established under subsection (f) of this section for lease payments for each school bus or other student transportation vehicle for which reimbursement is authorized and which is made by the district during the prior school year, plus the annual interest charges imposed under the lease arrangement.

(vi) Amounts included within the adjustment for purchases or leases that are fully or partially paid for or rebated under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act, 42 U.S.C. § 16131 et seq., or other similar program, shall be made in accordance with department rule and regulation.

(h) As used in this section:

(i) “ Lease ” means a lease-purchase arrangement entered into by a school district, after a competitive quote or bidding process, for the acquisition and use of a student transportation vehicle approved for reimbursement under this section;

(ii) “ Pupil transportation committee ” means an advisory committee comprised of school district business managers, student transportation program managers and employees, district superintendents and other district personnel organized by the state department of education to assist the department in developing and maintaining state standards for vehicle specifications and equipment, vehicle fleet regulations and vehicle replacement schedules.

(j), (k) Repealed by Laws 2019, ch. 204, § 4, eff. July 1, 2019.

(m) No district shall purchase or lease a school bus unless it first demonstrates to the department and the department determines that the school district has in good faith attempted to purchase or lease a bus that will be fully or partially paid for or rebated under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act, 42 U.S.C. 16131 et seq., or other similar program.

(n) Except as needed to ensure shared services for the purpose of efficiency, educational stability for a child taken into protective custody or pursuant to an agreement under W.S. 21-4-502 , no district shall send or arrange to send any bus or other form of transportation into another school district for the purposes of loading or discharging students residing in that district.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-15-111 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 15 / Section 21-15-111
§ 21-15-111. Definitions
Status: repealed

(a) As used in this act, unless the context requires otherwise:

(i) “ Capital construction account ” or “ school capital construction account ” means the account into which revenues are deposited pursuant to W.S. 9-4-601(a)(vii) , (b)(i) and (iv) , into which the proceeds from any revenue bonds are credited under W.S. 21-15-108 , and into which any other funds are appropriated to the account for purposes of this act. All funds within the account shall be invested by the state treasurer and all investment earnings from the account shall be credited to the account. Funds within the account shall be expended only for purposes of and in the manner prescribed by this act;

(ii) “ Commission ” means the school facilities commission created by this act;

(iii) “ Local enhancements to school buildings and facilities ” or “ local enhancements ” means any renovation, construction, replacement, repair or other improvement of or to any school building or facility initiated by a school district which is designed to bring the building or facility to a condition exceeding the statewide building adequacy standards;

(iv) “ Project ” means replacement, renovation or new construction projects which increase the value of the school building or facility by improving the functioning of the building or facility or the capacity of the building or facility, or both, excluding major building and facility repair and replacement defined under W.S. 21-15-109(a)(iii) and routine maintenance and repair defined under W.S. 21-15-109(a)(vi) ;

(v) “ Remedy ” or “ remediation ” means a course of action addressing identified building and facility needs in accordance with statewide adequacy standards developed under this act, consisting of building or facility construction, replacement, renovation, repair or any combination thereof;

(vi) “ School buildings and facilities ” mean the physical structures and the land upon which the structures are situated, which are primarily used in connection with or for the purpose of providing the educational programs offered by a school district in compliance with law, including both student-related and nonstudent-related buildings and facilities;

(vii) Repealed by Laws 2008, ch. 93, § 2.

(viii) “ This act ” means W.S. 21-15-108 , 21-15-109 and 21-15-111 through 21-15-123 ;

(ix) “ Department ” means the state construction department created by W.S. 9-2-3001 .

(b) to (q) Repealed by Laws 2002, Sp. & Bud. Sess., ch. 99, § 3.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-3-126 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-3-126
§ 21-3-126. Liability insurance on vehicles
Status: in_force

The board of trustees of any school district in the state of Wyoming or the owner of any vehicle contracted to the school district under the statutes of this state is hereby required to procure liability insurance covering any vehicle used for the transportation of school children or used in the operation of the school district. When private vehicles are contracted to the school district, the contract shall not be fully executed until the owner of the vehicle has filed with the school district the required insurance policy. The defense of governmental immunity is expressly waived in any action to the extent of any insurance coverage of the district involving such an insured vehicle.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-2-602 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-2-602
§ 21-2-602. Acceptance of funds not mandatory; local control of schools not to be surrendered
Status: in_force

Nothing in this article shall be construed to make acceptance of funds provided herein mandatory to any school district, nor shall anything herein contained be considered as a directive or authority to surrender any degree of local control of the schools of the state by the state board of education or any other school authority.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-6-214 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-6-214
§ 21-6-214. City or town to be all in one district; district may include other territory
Status: in_force

Whenever the district boundary board organizes or reorganizes a school district or changes the boundaries of existing districts, the organization, reorganization or change shall be made so as to keep all territory embraced in any incorporated city or town in one (1) school district. A district boundary board may include in any school district territory not within such corporate boundaries. District boundary boards are hereby authorized to change the boundaries of any school district or districts so that all the territory embraced in a corporate city or town shall be in one (1) district.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-17-426 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 17 / Section 21-17-426
§ 21-17-426. Investment of pledged revenues
Status: in_force

(a) The board may cause to be invested and reinvested any pledged revenues and any proceeds of bonds or other securities issued hereunder in any investments authorized under W.S. 9-4-831 and may cause the revenues, proceeds of securities and investments to be deposited, subject to any limitations appertaining thereto in section 7, article 15, Wyoming Constitution , in any trust bank or banks and secured in such manner and subject to such terms and conditions as the board may determine, with or without the payment of any interest on the deposit, including without limitation time deposits evidenced by certificates of deposit.

(b) Any investments under subsection (a) of this section may be sold and the proceeds reinvested or redeposited as provided in this section.

(c) Sales and redemptions of any investments under subsection (a) of this section shall be made in season so that the proceeds may be applied to the purposes for which the money with which the investments were originally acquired was placed in the treasury of the board.

(d) Any gain from any investments or reinvestments under this section may be credited to any fund or account pledged for the payment of any securities issued under this act, including any reserve therefor, or any other fund or account appertaining to a project or otherwise appertaining to the university.

(e) Any commercial bank incorporated under the laws of this state which may act as depository of the proceeds of any securities issued hereunder, any investments under subsection (a) of this section owned by the board, any pledged revenues, and any monies otherwise appertaining to the university may furnish such indemnifying bonds or to pledge such investments or such other securities as may be required by the board.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-13-503 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 13 / Section 21-13-503
§ 21-13-503. Election on issuance of bonds; discontinuance of tax levy
Status: in_force

At any time after the raising of a building fund has been commenced by any school district, the board of school trustees may submit to the electors of the district, as provided for bond elections by the Political Subdivision Bond Election Law, W.S. 22-21-101 through 22-21-112 , the question whether the board shall be authorized to issue coupon bonds of the district, but in no case shall the amount of bonds exceed the bonded indebtedness permitted by law. If the bonds are authorized, the annual building fund levy shall be discontinued by the board of county commissioners when the levy is commenced for payment of the bonds.
Wyo. Stat. § 21-25-203 — WY Code / Title 21 / Chapter 25 / Section 21-25-203
§ 21-25-203. School activity eligibility commission
Status: in_force

(a) There is created the school activity eligibility commission.

(b) The commission shall consist of five (5) members appointed by the Wyoming high school activities association within thirty (30) days following this article becoming effective pursuant to W.S. 21-25-202 and who may be removed by the Wyoming high school activities association. The members shall be residents of the state of Wyoming and shall consist of:

(i) A current or former athletic director or coach;

(ii) A mental health professional;

(iii) A parent of a current student;

(iv) Two members at large.

(c) All members of the commission shall be required to constitute a quorum of the commission for the determination of the eligibility of a student. A majority of the commission constitutes a quorum for any other purpose.

(d) An action of a majority of a quorum constitutes an action of the commission.

(e) The members of the commission shall elect a chairman from among their membership. Appointments by the Wyoming high school activities association shall be made within thirty (30) days of expiration of membership terms. Each member shall serve a three (3) year term. A vacancy on the commission shall be filled for the unexpired term by the Wyoming high school activities association.

(f) The chairman of the commission shall:

(i) Schedule meetings of the commission;

(ii) Set the agenda of commission meetings; and

(iii) Facilitate discussion among the commission's members.

(g) Members of the commission shall serve without salary but shall receive per diem and mileage or actual expenses for attending meetings in the manner and amounts provided by law for state employees. Members who are government employees shall be considered on official business of their agency when performing duties as members of the commission.

(h) The commission shall promulgate rules to determine eligibility based on physical characteristics for the age and gender group in a given gender-designated interscholastic activity including height, weight, physical characteristics relevant to the application of the standard described in W.S. 21-25-204 and other relevant factors.

(j) Any record of the commission, including any communication between an athletic association and the commission, that relates to a specific student is not a public record for purposes of the Public Records Act, W.S. 16-4-201 through 16-4-205 and shall not be available for inspection under that Act.

(k) The commission has no authority in relation to eligibility questions other than participation in a gender-designated interscholastic activity under this article.

(m) Necessary clerical and administrative support for the commission shall be furnished by the Wyoming department of education.

(n) Any person, who serves on the commission or on the Wyoming high school activities association is immune from any liability arising from complying with or administering this act. This immunity shall apply to any health care provider as defined in W.S. 35-31-101(a)(iii) that assists the commission in making eligibility determination in accordance with this act. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to limit any other immunity available under law.