House indefinitely postpones bill to reestablish University of Wyoming lab school after lengthy debate

The Wyoming House of Representatives on Feb. 28, 2025, voted 24–32 to indefinitely postpone Senate File 126, legislation that would have reestablished a K–8 laboratory school at the University of Wyoming and set a new governance and funding model for the school.

"This legislation is not about saving a school. It is about protecting a legacy and educating future generations of Wyoming teachers," Representative Andrew, the bill sponsor in the House, told members during a lengthy floor debate that stretched across committee and full-house discussion.

Supporters said the bill would restore the lab school's historic mission — training pre-service teachers and serving as a model site for project‑based, learner‑centered instruction — and keep it available as a statewide resource. Representative Kelly urged colleagues to preserve the institution, saying, "This is our last chance to save this unique institution." The bill would have created an independent governing board, required annual…