Starting a Private School in Wyoming
Regulations, Resources, & Support
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Wyoming State Regulations
General Regulations
- There are no approval, accreditation or registration requirements, but licensing is mandatory.
- The Wyoming Department of Education has assembled a page of detailed requirements for private schools.
- The US Office of Innovation & Improvement has assembled a summary of regulations for private schools operating in Wyoming.
- 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.
- 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
Teacher certification is required, but exemptions can be made for religious schools.
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
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Introduction
We’ve developed these 10 topics to help you along the way. Take them all in at once, or start with the areas most relevant right now.

School Identity
There’s plenty you can do to develop your own brand, starting right from your personal ideals and goals for your school.

Curriculum
Our curriculum pages include ideas on where to go to find materials, and different associations and educational models you may want to consider.

Legal & Operating Requirements
You need to know the requirements at both the federal level and for your state. Here are the basic details for every state.

Funding & Finance
Here we share ideas for possible funding sources, and ways you might be able to start with less than you thought necessary.

Business Plan & Budget
Having a plan for how you’ll operate and a budget to predict and allocate funds is critical for all businesses, schools included. We’ve pulled together resources here to help with both.

Facilities
What facilities are right for your school? We encourage new schools to get creative, and have compiled some considerations to take into account.

Staffing
How can you find and recruit the right talent for your school? What qualifications or certifications are required?

Policies & Procedures
Thinking about more than just a student handbook and conduct code, we've included recommendations & templates to help you develop your school policies & procedures

Marketing & Online Presence
Having a plan for how you’ll operate and a budget to predict and allocate funds is critical for all businesses, schools included. We’ve pulled together resources here to help with both.

Associations
What facilities are right for your school? We encourage new schools to get creative, and have compiled some considerations to take into account.