Patricia McCoy urges school board to adopt policy on Wyoming gun law repeal

The Laramie County School District 1 Board of Trustees held a work session and meeting on April 7, 2025, where significant discussions centered around a petition regarding the implementation of the Wyoming Repeal Gun Free Zones Act. Patricia McCoy, representing the petition submitted on March 17, 2025, urged the board to review and consider a policy that aligns with the new state law, which takes effect on July 1, 2025.

McCoy emphasized the importance of the board's action on the petition, citing Wyoming statute 21-3-110, which mandates that the board must respond to petitions from five or more district citizens within 30 days. She expressed gratitude for the inclusion of the petition on the meeting agenda and outlined four specific actions requested from the board: to review the proposed policy on firearms and concealed carry on school property, to allow public comment, and to consider adopting the policy.

During the meeting, board members acknowledged the necessity of developing a policy in response to the new legislation. Legal counsel provided insights into the implications of the petition and the urgency of addressing it within the required timeframe. The board is expected to continue discussions on this matter, with a focus on ensuring compliance with state law while considering community input.

In addition to the petition discussion, the meeting included updates on upcoming events, such as a parent advisory committee meeting scheduled for April 9 and a board planning meeting on April 16. The next regular board meeting is set for April 21, where further discussions on the policy and other agenda items will take place.