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This bill establishes a competitive grant program for crossing guards in K-12 public schools in Wyoming from the 2025-2026 through 2027-2028 school years. School districts can apply to the state Department of Education for grants up to $10,000 per school annually to train and support crossing guards, which can include volunteers and school district employees. To be considered, districts must submit detailed applications by June 30 each year, outlining specific intersections, proposed guard hours, training requirements, and equipment needs. The Department of Education will review applications and notify districts of approval or denial by August 1, with the ability to approve or deny applications partially or for specific schools. The bill includes a total appropriation of $4.95 million ($1.65 million per school year) from the public school foundation program account, with funds dedicated exclusively to this grant program. Grant recipients must report on fund expenditures, and the Department of Education must report annually to the Joint Education Interim Committee. The program will require rulemaking, particularly around training standards for crossing guards, and is set to automatically expire on July 1, 2028.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2025/SF0123