This bill appropriates $2,176,313 from the general fund to the University of Wyoming to enhance medical education offerings. The funding is designated for medical education purposes, with a cap of $53,081 allocated for administrative costs. The appropriation is effective from the date of enactment until June 30, 2029, and any unspent funds will revert by June 30, 2028. The legislature intends for this funding to be doubled in the University of Wyoming's standard budget for the next fiscal biennium.
Additionally, the bill authorizes the University of Wyoming's board of trustees to expand its medical training program through a contract with the University of Utah School of Medicine. This program will allow for the enrollment of up to five Wyoming resident students for a four-year period starting in the 2025-2026 academic year. The board must secure agreements from each student as stipulated by existing law, ensuring compliance with all relevant requirements. The act is set to take effect immediately upon its passage.