This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Wyoming Constitution, specifically Article 7, Section 1, regarding the funding of public schools. The amendment introduces new provisions that require the legislature to establish a formula for funding the operating costs of public schools, which will be subject to judicial review for constitutional compliance. However, it also stipulates that the amount appropriated by the legislature for this funding shall not be subject to judicial review. In the event that the appropriation is insufficient to meet the funding needs outlined in the formula, the spending will be reduced by a uniform percentage.
The proposed amendment aims to clarify the legislature's role in providing for public school funding while limiting judicial oversight of the appropriation amounts. This change is intended to ensure that the legislature retains control over school funding decisions without the potential for judicial intervention regarding the appropriated amounts. The amendment will be submitted to the electors of Wyoming for approval or rejection in the next general election.