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SF 73

Charter school funding-amendments.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ocean Andrew and 9 co-sponsors

Proportional funding for charter schools: district central office costs (nonpersonnel and staff) are allocated to charters based on ADM, effective July 1, 2025.

Assigned Chapter Number 25
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Bill Summary · SF 73

Summary — SF 73 (Enrolled Act No. 14, Chapter 25 — 2025)

Title: Charter school funding — amendments
Introduced: January 21, 2025 | Effective date: July 1, 2025
Sponsor(s): Senators Brennan, Boner, Dockstader, Driskill, Nethercott, Olsen; Representatives Andrew, Bear, Lawley, Lien (and others)
Status: Passed both houses; Governor signed (SEA No. 0014); Assigned Chapter No. 25

Purpose / Intent

SF 73 clarifies and modifies how certain school district central office costs are allocated to charter schools. The bill establishes (1) allocation of district central office nonpersonnel expenses to charter schools and (2) proportional allocation of district central office personnel (staffing) costs to charter schools based on average daily membership (ADM). The stated aim is to set a formulaic, proportional method for assigning district central office costs to charter schools.

Key provisions

  • Amends W.S. 21-3-314(c):
    • Retains that a charter school is generally entitled to amounts computed from the foundation program based on its ADM.
    • Adds a new paragraph (vi) requiring a percentage amount to be calculated by dividing the charter school’s ADM by the total ADM of the charter school’s school district and multiplying that ratio by specified amounts generated under the foundation program and related Attachment A provisions.
  • Directs that both central office nonpersonnel expenses and central office personnel (staff) be allocated to charter schools on a proportional basis tied to ADM.
  • Effective date is July 1, 2025.

Who is affected

  • Charter schools: will have district central office nonpersonnel and personnel costs allocated to them proportionally; this will affect their net funding available after allocations.
  • School districts: required to allocate central office costs and personnel across district schools and charter schools using the prescribed proportional method; may need to adjust accounting and staffing allocation practices.
  • State school finance administration: will apply the amended statutory formula in calculating charter school funding and allocations.

Fiscal impact

  • Fiscal Note (LSO): “No significant fiscal or personnel impact.” Prepared by Matthew Willmarth, LSO, with information from the Wyoming Department of Education — School Finance (Trent Carroll). The LSO indicates the changes are formulaic and do not create significant statewide fiscal effects.

Legislative history / key actions

  • Introduced Jan 21, 2025; referred to Education committees.
  • Senate passage: 3rd Reading passed 28–3 (Jan 27, 2025).
  • House passage: 3rd Reading passed 58–3–1 (Feb 19, 2025).
  • Senate concurrence: passed 30–1 (Feb 19, 2025).
  • Governor signed; assigned Chapter No. 25 (Feb 24, 2025).

Practical effect / considerations

  • The bill formalizes a proportional charge of district central office resources to charter schools based on ADM. Depending on current local practice, this may reduce net charter school funding (if previously unallocated) or simply codify existing allocations. School districts and charter operators should review local budgeting, accounting, and shared-services agreements to implement the new allocation mechanics beginning July 1, 2025.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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