Bill > HB0167

This bill modifies how K-12 public schools are funded in Wyoming by changing how out-of-district special education placements are paid for, increasing the base teacher salary used in the education resource block grant model, and providing appropriations. Specifically, the bill states that expenditures for out-of-district special education placements will be reimbursed in the year costs are incurred and distributed quarterly, while other special education expenditures will continue to be reimbursed at 100% of the previous year's actual spending. Additionally, starting in the 2026-2027 school year, the base teacher salary used in the education resource block grant model, which is a formula for distributing state funds to schools, will be increased to $65,000. The bill also includes appropriations totaling over $357 million from the public school foundation program account to the department of education for payments to school districts and for reimbursing retirement costs outside the block grant model, with these funds intended for the period from the act's effective date through June 30, 2028.

https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/HB0167