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Wyoming Sets July 1, 2026 Cutoff for Northern Wyoming Community College District Funding Transition to Gillette

Original title: Gillette community college district funding.

Last action · February 13, 2026: S Did not Consider for Introduction VoteSponsors: Jim Anderson and 8 others

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What This Bill Proposed

Senate File 115 amends the transition funding rules for the Northern Wyoming community college district during its separation into the Gillette community college district, setting a final cutoff date of July 1, 2026, or the date of , whichever occurs first.

Why it matters

Determines the timeline and conditions under which the Northern Wyoming community college district ceases receiving combined funding allocations for both districts from the state .

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Northern Wyoming community college district

Subject to a definitive timeline cutoff for receiving combined funding allocations for both districts.

Directly affected

Gillette community college district

Involved in the transition period and the establishment of independent institutional accreditation.

Key Facts

  • The Northern Wyoming community college district continues to receive funding allocations for both districts during the transition period.
  • Combined funding allocation continues until the Gillette community college district receives institutional accreditation, or until July 1, 2026, whichever occurs first.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Senate File 115 change regarding community college funding?
It adds a hard deadline of July 1, 2026, alongside , as the point when the Northern Wyoming community college district stops receiving combined funding allocations for both districts.
When does the act become effective?
The act is effective on July 1, 2026.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · introduced in the Senate.

Procedural history

3 actions
  1. Feb 13, 2026Senate
    S Did not Consider for Introduction Vote
  2. Feb 11, 2026Senate
    S Received for Introduction
  3. Feb 10, 2026
    Bill Number Assigned

Version history

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Lobbying Activity

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Connected Entities

Northern Wyoming community college district, Gillette community college district, community college commission
OrganizationNorthern Wyoming community college district“Community college district undergoing a transition and separation.”Map →
OrganizationGillette community college district“Newly forming community college district separating from Northern Wyoming.”Map →
Organizationcommunity college commission“State body implementing the funding allocation model.”Map →

Sources

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www.wyoleg.gov

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