The bill amends existing education law in Wyoming to grant school district boards of trustees the authority to expel students for possession of a deadly weapon for a period longer than one year. Previously, the law mandated a one-year expulsion for such violations, but the new language allows for an extension of the expulsion period if the district provides educational services to the expelled student in an alternative setting after the initial year.

Specifically, the bill modifies W.S. 21-4-306(c) by inserting provisions that enable the board of trustees to require the district superintendent to expel a student for more than one year, contingent upon the provision of educational services in an alternative setting. The effective date for this legislation is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 21-4-306