WY SF0081

Implements the 2025 cost of education study by establishing a new education resource block grant model with detailed staffing ratios (e.g., 1 teacher per 16 students for grades K-3, 1 per 22 for grades 4-8, 1 per 25 for grades 9-12) and specified salary levels ranging from $29,434 for aides to $164,367 for superintendents

Appropriates $275,065,955 from the public school foundation program account to supplement school district payments, with $20,565,955 designated as one-time funding not to be included in future standard budgets

Creates a new dual enrollment district reimbursement program capped at $10 million annually to reimburse school districts for student enrollment in courses at the University of Wyoming or community colleges

Modifies school district cash reserve requirements, reducing the excess threshold from 30% to 20% of foundation program amounts and adjusting the first distribution payment from 15% to 10% of entitlements

Continues the select committee on school finance recalibration through December 31, 2026 to study mental health supports, school safety personnel, nutrition programs, and technology infrastructure in K-12 education