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Board notes WEA lawsuit ruling that state school funding model is unconstitutional; looks to recalibration and fuller ECA funding
Summary
A workshop presenter summarized a recent Wyoming Education Association (WEA) legal finding that the state school funding model is unconstitutional, citing inadequate cost‑based funding, insufficient salary and facilities funding, and lack of elementary mental‑health counselor support; board members said recalibration and full ECA funding are necessary next steps.
An unidentified board member summarized findings from the Wyoming Education Association lawsuit and the court's recent determination that Wyoming’s state school funding model is unconstitutional. The speaker said the judge found the model is not cost‑based, does not properly account for inflation, and fails to fund adequate salaries or…
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