Bill > SF0126

This bill establishes a kindergarten through 8th grade (K-8) public lab school as a collaborative effort between the University of Wyoming and the local school district where the university's main campus is located. The school will serve multiple purposes, including promoting learner-centered, developmentally appropriate instruction, providing a teaching and learning site for pre-service teachers, and identifying best teaching practices that can be implemented statewide. The school will be governed by an eight-member board that includes representatives from the school district, university, state education leadership, teachers, and parents. The lab school will be an independent public school located on the University of Wyoming campus, with the ability to operate with some flexibility from standard school district policies and state regulations, while still maintaining accountability for student assessment, civil rights, and safety requirements. Admission will be open to all students in the resident school district, with a maximum capacity of 200 students, and a lottery system will be used if applications exceed available spots. The school will be funded through the state's education resource block grant model, with the first year of student enrollment set for the 2025-2026 school year. The governing board will be required to submit annual reports to the joint education interim committee detailing student achievement, enrollment, teacher placement, and the school's impact on the university's teaching program.

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https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2025/SF0126