Bill > HB0235

This bill establishes a new mechanism for funding career and technical education (CTE) supplies, materials, and equipment in Wyoming's public schools, starting in the 2026-2027 school year. The bill creates a categorical grant that will distribute funding to school districts based on the number of full-time equivalent (FTE) CTE teachers providing instruction in grades 9-12. Schools with at least two FTE CTE teachers will receive $14,184.68 per teacher, while schools with fewer than two such teachers will receive a minimum of $28,369.36. The funding can only be used for CTE supplies, materials, and equipment, and districts must report their expenditures to the state Department of Education. The bill also updates terminology from "vocational education" to "career and technical education" across various statutes, and includes an appropriation of nearly $5 million to support these new funding provisions. Additionally, the legislation makes conforming amendments to other education funding laws to integrate this new categorical grant into the existing education resource block grant model. The bill aims to provide more consistent and targeted support for CTE programs in Wyoming's high schools, recognizing the importance of practical, skills-based education.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2025/HB0235