Following oral arguments this morning, Laramie County District Court Judge Peter Froelicher ruled to temporarily restrain the state from expending money for the voucher program. His ruling will maintain the status quo until he is able to render a full written order after reviewing all briefs and supporting information, which he anticipates will be done by mid-July.
“We respect the court’s careful approach in temporarily pausing the program,” Wyoming Education Association President Kim Amen said. “Preserving the status quo allows time for a thorough review of the legal and constitutional issues involved, which are of great importance to Wyoming’s public education system. We believe it’s critical that public funds remain dedicated to supporting the public schools that serve 93% of Wyoming’s students.”
