The bill amends the timeline for authorizers to review charter school applications in Wyoming. Specifically, it removes the requirement for authorizers to notify applicants of the completeness of their applications within thirty days and instead mandates that they hold a public hearing after receiving a complete application. The timeline for the authorizer to approve or deny the application has been extended from ninety days to one hundred twenty days. Additionally, the bill introduces a requirement for an in-person interview with the applicant or applicant group as part of the review process.

The changes will take effect for new charter school applications submitted on or after July 1, 2026. The bill does not amend existing provisions regarding the timeline for renewal applications, which remain unchanged at thirty days. Overall, the legislation aims to provide a more thorough review process for charter school applications while extending the timeframe for decision-making by authorizers.

Statutes affected:
26LSO-0194 v1.0: 21-3-307, 21-3-308