This bill modifies the public school finance system in Wyoming by establishing a new framework for funding career and technical education (CTE) supplies, materials, and equipment. Starting in the 2026-2027 school year, the Wyoming Department of Education will distribute funding to school districts based on the number of full-time equivalent (FTE) CTE teachers. The funding formula includes a base amount of $14,184.68 per FTE teacher, with a minimum allocation of $28,369.36 for schools with fewer than two FTE teachers. Additionally, the bill mandates that these funds be exclusively used for CTE-related expenditures and requires districts to report on their spending.

The bill also makes several amendments to existing laws, including the addition of new language regarding the categorization of grants for CTE supplies and the repeal of outdated provisions. It appropriates $4,990,631 from the public school foundation program account for CTE supplies and equipment, effective from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The legislation aims to enhance the resources available for CTE programs, ensuring that districts can adequately support their educational offerings in this area.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 21-12-105, 21-13-101, 21-13-337, 21-13-309
Engrossed: 21-12-105, 21-13-101, 21-13-337, 21-13-309