March 22, 2024

SF0061 | Education-Charter School Amendments

STATUS: Vetoed by the Governor

WFA Stance:
Support
WFA Category:
Education
Status:

VETOED by the Governor

Schedule:

No Committee Meetings or Floor Sessions Currently Scheduled

Sponsor(s):

Driskill

Co-Sponsor(s):

Representatives

Andrew

Lawley

Olsen

Wylie


Senators

Cooper Ellis Ide

Kolb

Legislator Contact Info:

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Contact Your Legislator:

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Summary:

Click here to read the Governor’s letter explaining why he vetoed this bill.


View Text of the Bill: https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2024/SF0061


AN ACT relating to charter schools; authorizing charter schools as local education agencies to receive and apply for federal and state grants; modifying payment by school districts to charter schools as specified; repealing designation of charter school authorizers as the local education agency for charter schools; and providing for an effective date.

WFA Commentary & Updates:

Wyoming Family Alliance supports this bill because it helps charter schools get started and cleans up the management process for them.


3/4/24 – This legislation is on its way to be signed by the governor! 


2/29/24 – This bill, which helps clarify the funding for charter schools, was passed through the House Education Committee 9-0. Next, it will go to the entire House to be heard.

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