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SF0061

Charter School Changes

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

This bill allows charter schools to apply for federal and state grants, changes how school districts pay them, and removes a part of the law.

What it does

  • Allows charter schools approved by a school district or the Wyoming Charter School Authorizing Board to act as local education agencies to receive and administer federal and state grants.
  • Modifies the payment schedule from school districts to charter schools based on an agreement between them.
  • Repeals the designation of charter school authorizers as local education agencies for charter schools.

Who it affects

  • Charter schools
  • School districts

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill was vetoed by the governor on March 8, 2024.
  • It is not clear if lawmakers will try to override the governor's veto.

Plain language

Terms to know

Local Education Agency (LEA)
An organization responsible for providing public education in a specific area and can apply for grants.
Grant
Money given by the government or other organizations to support projects or activities.

Official record

Sources

Validated

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 8, 1:05 AM

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker argues the bill corrects friction between school districts and charter authorizing boards, allowing progress on legislation that has already received significant legislative investment.

Public statementFloor statement at 46:42 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker views the bill as a necessary technical correction for complex legislation, providing a sensible solution regarding federal government interactions.

Public statementFloor statement at 47:45 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker believes the bill fills an educational niche and opens doors of opportunity that did not previously exist in several areas of the state.

Public statementFloor statement at 49:04 Watch the statement

Bill Landen

R · S27

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker states an intention to support the bill while acknowledging the need for future work on school facilities and maintenance.

Public statementFloor statement at 49:46 Watch the statement

Ed Cooper

R · S20

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker argues that overriding the veto is necessary to maintain membership in the Energy Council, citing concerns about businesses being shut down by previous votes.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:11:49 Watch the statement

Jim Anderson

R · S28

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker states they want to send a clear message of support for energy, noting that mixed messages have come from the body.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:12:27 Watch the statement

Bo Biteman

R · S21

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill because they work in the energy sector, though they express confusion about how removing 'energy' from the text makes sense.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:12:47 Watch the statement

Ocean Andrew

R · H46

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the override because other states successfully use local education agencies for charter schools, and it simplifies the process by giving schools direct access to funds without burdening the authorizing board.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:13:33 Watch the statement

Landon Brown

R · H09

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes overriding the veto because they believe the bill was rushed without fully considering long-term consequences and that it removes authority from the charter authorization board before it has had a chance to function.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:14:52 Watch the statement

Jared Olsen

R · H11

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the override because the state board is not designed or staffed to handle federal grant monies, making it critical for charter schools to act as their own local education agencies.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:17:50 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the override because charter schools need equal payments and are currently operating with significant flaws that require immediate repair.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:22:31 Watch the statement

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

7 roll calls

Did Not Override Veto 41-20-1-0-02024-03-08 · House41 yes 20 no
Veto Override 28-3-0-0-02024-03-08 · Senate28 yes 3 no
H 3rd Reading:Passed 60-0-2-0-02024-03-04 · House60 yes 0 no
H04 - Education:Recommend Do Pass 9-0-0-0-02024-02-28 · House9 yes 0 no
S 3rd Reading:Passed 30-1-0-0-02024-02-22 · Senate30 yes 1 no
S04 - Education:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-02024-02-19 · Senate5 yes 0 no
S Introduced and Referred to S04 - Education 30-1-0-0-02024-02-13 · Senate30 yes 1 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. Veto Message Received
  2. Governor Vetoed SEA No. 0022 Governor
  3. H Speaker Signed SEA No. 0022House
  4. S President Signed SEA No. 0022Senate
  5. Assigned Number SEA No. 0022LSO
  6. H 3rd Reading:Passed 60-0-2-0-0House
  7. H 2nd Reading:PassedHouse
  8. H COW:PassedHouse
  9. H Placed on General FileHouse
  10. H04 - Education:Recommend Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0House
  11. H Introduced and Referred to H04 - EducationHouse
  12. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  13. S 3rd Reading:Passed 30-1-0-0-0Senate
  14. S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
  15. S COW:PassedSenate
  16. S Placed on General FileSenate
  17. S04 - Education:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0Senate
  18. S Introduced and Referred to S04 - Education 30-1-0-0-0Senate
  19. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  20. Bill Number AssignedLSO

Changes

Amendments

2 stored

SF0061SS001

The amendment changes how charter schools are designated and their ability to act as local education agencies for grant purposes.

SF0061VT001

This amendment aims to override the governor's veto on a bill related to charter schools.