This bill appropriates a total of $166,145,759 for K-12 school capital construction needs in Wyoming, as recommended by the Select Committee on School Facilities for the FY 2025-2026 biennial budget. The appropriations are sourced from the Public School Foundation Program Account and are designated for various school building and facility projects, including charter school leases, modular buildings, major maintenance projects, demolition projects, and other school-related construction. Notably, the bill does not include funding for the operation of the State Construction Department or the School Facilities Commission, nor does it allocate funds for engineering and technical costs or major maintenance, which are typically included in the general government appropriations bill.

The bill outlines specific amounts allocated for various projects, with some new legal language inserted to clarify funding for certain school projects, such as the maximum amounts for charter school leases and modular leases. Additionally, it specifies that any unexpended funds from these appropriations will revert back to the Public School Foundation Program Account upon project completion or by June 30, 2026. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2024, and includes reporting requirements for the State Construction Department to ensure transparency and accountability in the deployment of the appropriated funds.