Starting a Private School in Wyoming
Regulations, Resources, & Support
Wyoming State Regulations
General Regulations
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There are no approval, accreditation or registration requirements, but licensing is mandatory.
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The Wyoming Department of Education has assembled a page of detailed requirements for private schools.
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The US Office of Innovation & Improvement has assembled a summary of regulations for private schools operating in Wyoming.
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A home-based education program is instruction provided to a child by the child’s parent or legal guardian or by a person designated by the parent or legal guardian. Instruction provided to more than one family unit does not constitute a home-based educational program.
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The Wyoming DOE has no published requirements for school insurance -- consult a professional for guidance in this area.
State Funding Sources & Support
Wyoming does not provide funding for private education.
Curriculum Requirements
Teacher Certification & Hiring
Food Services / Lunch
In Wyoming, school lunch requirements, including funding for schools offering the National School Lunch Program, are managed by the Department of Education.
Length of School Year
Students must attend school at least 175 days per year.
Recordkeeping & Reports
Healthy & Safety Requirements
Students attending K–12 private schools must provide documentary proof of immunization within 30 days after the date of school entry. School administrators must not permit a student to attend school beyond that time without proper immunization. Schools must hold monthly fire drills.
Transportation
Transportation is not provided by the state or local district.
Testing
Testing is not required under the private school licensing statutes.
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Wyoming State Resources
State & Regional Associations
Northwest Association of Independent Schools: A nonprofit membership association that provides accreditation, professional development and support services to over 110 schools in Alaska, British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
Government Websites
Helping Educators Do the Work That Matters
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