Bill > SF0156

This bill restricts how Wyoming school districts can use funds generated through the state's foundation program, which provides basic operational funding for public schools. Specifically, the bill prohibits school districts from spending foundation program funds on major building and facility repairs, replacements, or construction projects involving educational, office, portable, teacherage, or warehouse buildings. The legislation also modifies rules about special reserve funds, preventing districts from using foundation program money transferred to these funds for capital construction or facility enhancements. Additionally, the bill changes language around facility repair expenditures, explicitly stating that districts cannot spend funds on maintaining district enhancements and limiting the percentage of repair funds that can be used for unspecified needs. The changes aim to more tightly control how state education funds are allocated, ensuring they are primarily used for operational expenses rather than infrastructure improvements. The bill will become effective immediately upon completing the standard legislative process for becoming law in Wyoming.

Education

https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2025/SF0156