Will private schools get a boost from voucher program?

RIVERTON — Beginning next year, Wyoming families with qualifying income will have access to government assistance for private schooling.

Gov. Mark Gordon signed House Bill 166, “Education Savings Accounts,” into law in April. His line-item vetoes significantly narrowed the scope of the legislation, but it’s still likely to spark a host of lawsuits and widespread debate as its activation date approaches. And the new legislation could cause an uptick in enrollment for Wyoming’s private schools.

The passed version of the measure caters only to families earning less than or equal to 150% of the fe...