01/31/2026
The uncertainty of voters approving our mill levy would really hurt our stability to offer the programs we do. This is a portion of what our local BOCES supports. If this bill passes, we are gonna need voters to become fully aware of what our community would lose if the mill levy doesn’t get approved. Some taxes are actually good and helping our communities.
HB0058 may sound like a tax policy bill, but its real impact is on students and classrooms.
In Natrona County School District, BOCES are a core part of student opportunity. During the 2024–2025 school year, 6 out of 10 seniors took at least one BOCES course, either a concurrent enrollment course, a dual credit course, or both, for college credit.
BOCES allow NCSD students to take college courses at no cost, earn real college credit, and increase academic rigor while preparing for both college and career success. These classes also help students reduce future student loan debt by completing college coursework early.
BOCES are established under Wyoming Statutes § 21-20-101 through § 21-20-111, which provide the legal framework for districts to collaborate and share educational services.
HB0058 would force BOCES funding onto short election cycles, creating instability for programs students rely on year after year. When funding becomes uncertain, classes can disappear, not because they failed, but because the funding expired.
BOCES are not extras. They are part of how Wyoming delivers equitable access to education, especially in rural communities.
This bill puts that access at risk.
Stay informed. Stay engaged. Our students are counting on it.