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Laramie County School District 1 receives petition on Wyoming 'repeal gun-free zones' law; board outlines policy timeline
Summary
A group of district electors presented a petition asking the board to adopt a model policy implementing Wyoming Stat. §6-8-105. Superintendent Dr. Newton said state law allows concealed-carry permit holders on school grounds but prohibits students; staff will draft policy after consulting law enforcement, with an adoption target of June 16, 2025.
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees received a citizen petition asking the board to implement Wyoming Statute 6-8-105, the state law that repealed school gun-free zones, and to consider adopting a model policy titled “Firearms and Concealed Carry — School Property.” Patricia McCoy, who identified herself as a qualified elector in the district, handed the petition to staff during the meeting and asked that the board place the topic on a future agenda for public review and comment.
The petitioners asked the board to adopt their draft policy, to allow public comment on any draft versions, and to consult alternatives to the Wyoming School Boards Association model. "This petition is presented under Wyoming statute 21-3-110 ... the board shall consider every petition presented by at least 5 citizens of the school district and take action within 30 days," McCoy said during her…
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