Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Wyoming Senate Bill SF0060

Filed/Introduced

Introduced

2/9/26

Failed

3/4/26

Caption

AN ACT relating to school building and facility projects; providing appropriations for the fiscal biennium commencing July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028; providing for appropriations for the remainder of the current biennium ending June 30, 2026; specifying conditions for expenditures; requiring reports; establishing a grant program for school facility safety and security projects; specifying requirements for school districts to receive safety and security grant funds; and providing for an effective date.

Impact

The financial appropriations outlined in SF0060 are intended to bolster the safety, effectiveness, and overall condition of school facilities across the state. By providing $31,661,322 for major maintenance projects and additional funding for charter schools and modular buildings, the bill primarily seeks to enhance educational infrastructure. This legislative initiative is expected to improve school environments, addressing long-term facility needs while fostering a more secure educational setting for students and staff.

Summary

Senate File 0060 focuses on funding appropriations for K-12 school facilities in Wyoming for the fiscal biennium from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028. The bill appropriates significant financial resources towards various school projects, including major maintenance, construction, and safety enhancements. A notable feature of the bill is the establishment of a grant program aimed at addressing safety and security projects in K-12 schools, allocating $10 million specifically for security improvements like vestibules and vehicle barriers.

Contention

While the bill enjoys substantial support for its focus on safety and facility improvements, concerns may arise regarding the prioritization of funds and the potential for inequities in distribution across different school districts. Opponents might argue that without careful oversight, the funds could disproportionately benefit larger or well-resourced districts at the expense of smaller or underfunded areas. Moreover, ensuring accountability in how these funds are utilized is crucial, as the effective implementation of these projects is tied to the legislature's objective of enhancing school safety and facility quality.

Latest WY SF0060 Activity

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Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

WY SF0034

K-12 school facilities maintenance and appropriations.

WY HB0259

Supplemental K-12 school facilities appropriations-2.

WY HB0142

Supplemental K-12 school facilities appropriations.

WY HB0031

School safety and security.

WY SF0062

Sex-designated facilities and public schools.

WY SF0123

School finance-competitive grants for crossing guards.

WY HB0320

Taxation and Revenue Task Force 2028.

WY HB0020

K-12 school facility leasing.

WY SF0156

Expenditure of state funds on K-12 public schools.

WY SF0088

2025 large project funding.

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