Title 21 — Title 21 — Education
25 chapters · 737 sections in this title.
W.S. § 21-16-101 Repealed By Laws 1984, ch
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Repealed By Laws 1984, ch. 18, § 2.
W.S. § 21-16-102 Renumbered as 21-16-113 By Laws 1994, ch
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Renumbered as 21-16-113 By Laws 1994, ch. 69, §
W.S. § 21-16-103 Repealed By Laws 1996, ch
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Repealed By Laws 1996, ch. 118, § 3.
W.S. § 21-16-104 Repealed By Laws 1996, ch
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Repealed By Laws 1996, ch. 118, § 3.
W.S. § 21-16-105 Repealed By Laws 1996, ch
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Repealed By Laws 1996, ch. 118, § 3.
W.S. § 21-16-106 Repealed By Laws 1996, ch
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Repealed By Laws 1996, ch. 118, § 3.
W.S. § 21-16-107 Repealed By Laws 1996, ch
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Repealed By Laws 1996, ch. 118, § 3.
W.S. § 21-16-108 Repealed By Laws 1996, ch
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Repealed By Laws 1996, ch. 118, § 3.
W.S. § 21-16-109 Repealed By Laws 1996, ch
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Repealed By Laws 1996, ch. 118, § 3.
W.S. § 21-16-110 Repealed By Laws 1996, ch
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Repealed By Laws 1996, ch. 118, § 3.
W.S. § 21-16-111 Repealed By Laws 1996, ch
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Repealed By Laws 1996, ch. 118, § 3.
W.S. § 21-16-112 Repealed By Laws 1996, ch
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Repealed By Laws 1996, ch. 118, § 3.
W.S. § 21-16-113 Repealed by Laws 2016, ch
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Repealed by Laws 2016, ch. 110, § 3.
W.S. § 21-16-201 Ratification
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Ratification. The legislature of the state of Wyoming hereby approves, ratifies and adopts the "Western Regional Higher Education Compact", approved by the western governors conference meeting at Denver, Colorado on November 10, 1950, which compact is as follows: Article I Wherea…
W.S. § 21-16-202 When binding; notice of ratification; power of governor to appoint commissioners; powers of commissioners generally; appropriation of monies
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When binding; notice of ratification; power of governor to appoint commissioners; powers of commissioners generally; appropriation of monies. (a) The compact shall become operative and binding at the time provided, and in accordance with article X of the compact. The governor of …
W.S. § 21-16-301 Generally
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Generally. The Interstate Compact for Education is hereby enacted into law and entered into by this state with all states legally joining herein in the form substantially as follows: COMPACT FOR EDUCATION Article I (a) It is the purpose of this compact to: (i) Establish and maint…
W.S. § 21-16-302 bylaws
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bylaws. Filing copies of commission's reports and The report required under article III(k) of W.S. 21-16-301 shall be filed with the governor and the joint education interim committee of the legislature. Pursuant to article III(j) of the compact, the commission shall file a copy …
W.S. § 21-16-401 Repealed by Laws 1978, ch
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Repealed by Laws 1978, ch. 4, § 2.
W.S. § 21-16-402 Repealed by Laws 1978, ch
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Repealed by Laws 1978, ch. 4, § 2.
W.S. § 21-16-403 Repealed by Laws 1978, ch
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Repealed by Laws 1978, ch. 4, § 2.
W.S. § 21-16-404 Repealed by Laws 1978, ch
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Repealed by Laws 1978, ch. 4, § 2.
W.S. § 21-16-405 Repealed by Laws 1978, ch
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Repealed by Laws 1978, ch. 4, § 2.
W.S. § 21-16-501 Repealed by Laws 2016, ch
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Repealed by Laws 2016, ch. 110, § 3.
W.S. § 21-16-502 Repealed by Laws 2016, ch
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Repealed by Laws 2016, ch. 110, § 3.
W.S. § 21-16-503 Repealed by Laws 2016, ch
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Repealed by Laws 2016, ch. 110, § 3.
W.S. § 21-16-504 Repealed by Laws 2016, ch
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Repealed by Laws 2016, ch. 110, § 3.
W.S. § 21-16-505 Repealed by Laws 2016, ch
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Repealed by Laws 2016, ch. 110, § 3.
W.S. § 21-16-506 Repealed by Laws 2019, ch
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Repealed by Laws 2019, ch. 186, § 2.
W.S. § 21-16-601 Repealed By Laws 2014, Ch
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Repealed By Laws 2014, Ch. 103, § 2.
W.S. § 21-16-602 Repealed By Laws 2014, Ch
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Repealed By Laws 2014, Ch. 103, § 2.
W.S. § 21-16-701 Short title
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Short title. This article may be cited as the "Wyoming Higher Education Assistance Authority Act."
W.S. § 21-16-702 (a) Definitions
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(a) Definitions. As used in this article: (i) "Authority" means the Wyoming higher education assistance authority; (ii) authority; "Board" means the board of directors of the (iii) "College" means any accredited institution offering higher education; (iv) "Financial institution" …
W.S. § 21-16-703 Wyoming higher education assistance authority; creation; termination; board of directors; composition; compensation; meetings; surety bonds; personal liability; fiscal control
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Wyoming higher education assistance authority; creation; termination; board of directors; composition; compensation; meetings; surety bonds; personal liability; fiscal control. (a) The Wyoming higher education assistance authority is established as a body corporate to operate as …
W.S. § 21-16-704 Executive director; employment of additional personnel; compensation
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Executive director; employment of additional personnel; compensation. (a) The board may appoint an executive director to serve as executive secretary to the board and as the chief executive officer of the authority. The executive director shall serve at the pleasure of the board …
W.S. § 21-16-705 Powers and duties generally; preference to state financial institutions
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Powers and duties generally; preference to state financial institutions. (a) For the purposes of this article, the authority may: (i) insurance; Sue and be sued and procure necessary liability (ii) (iii) instruments; Have a seal; Make and execute contracts and other (iv) Adopt ru…
W.S. § 21-16-706 Revenue obligations; issuance
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Revenue obligations; issuance. (a) Subject to W.S. 21-16-707, the authority may issue bonds in principal amounts it deems necessary to provide sufficient funds for achieving any of its purposes, including the payment of interest and the establishment of reserves. All obligations …
W.S. § 21-16-707 Revenue obligations; amount authorized
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Revenue obligations; amount authorized. The authority may issue at one time or from time to time, and subject to the express approval of the governor after a public hearing following reasonable public notice, revenue obligations in an aggregate amount outstanding at any one time …
W.S. § 21-16-708 Revenue obligations; security
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Revenue obligations; security. (a) In any resolution authorizing the issuance of obligations, the authority shall pledge or assign as security therefor: (i) Payments received on student loans including principal, interest and penalties and other income rendered in connection with…
W.S. § 21-16-709 Debt service reserve funds; use of monies
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Debt service reserve funds; use of monies. (a) Unless otherwise provided in the resolution or indenture providing for the issuance of particular obligations, the monies held in or credited to any debt service reserve fund established under this section shall be used solely for: (…
W.S. § 21-16-710 Disposition of monies received
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Disposition of monies received. Monies received pursuant to this article, whether as proceeds from the sale of obligations or as revenues, receipts or income, shall be held as trust funds to be applied solely as provided in the proceedings under which the obligations are authoriz…
W.S. § 21-16-711 Notice of default; authority to pay unpaid balance of principal to financial institutions; financial institutions to deliver note to authority
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Notice of default; authority to pay unpaid balance of principal to financial institutions; financial institutions to deliver note to authority. (a) The authority shall establish and at all times maintain one (1) or more adequate reserve funds to provide for defaults on student lo…
W.S. § 21-16-712 Age discrimination prohibited; full legal capacity of minors
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Age discrimination prohibited; full legal capacity of minors. Any student qualifying for a loan under this article is not disqualified by reason of being a minor. For the purpose of applying for, receiving and repaying a loan, any student has full legal capacity to act and all th…
W.S. § 21-16-713 Information sharing
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Information sharing. Colleges in this state shall furnish to the authority and to financial institutions information necessary to properly administer this article. Upon request, the authority may regularly furnish information on higher education student loan transactions to colle…
W.S. § 21-16-714 Investment of state funds in insured, guaranteed or other higher education loans
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Investment of state funds in insured, guaranteed or other higher education loans. (a) Subject to approval of the governor and advice of the attorney general, the state treasurer may enter into standby commitment agreements for a commercially reasonable fee with the authority unde…
W.S. § 21-16-715 Exemptions from taxation; exceptions
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Exemptions from taxation; exceptions. The exercise of the powers granted by this article constitutes the performance of an essential governmental function. The authority shall not be required to pay any taxes levied by any municipality or political subdivision of the state upon i…
W.S. § 21-16-716 Obligations as legal investments
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Obligations as legal investments. The obligations of the authority are legal investments which may be used as collateral for public funds of the state, insurance companies, financial institutions, savings and loan associations, investment companies, trustees and other fiduciaries…
W.S. § 21-16-717 State pledge not to impair rights and remedies of holders of obligations
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State pledge not to impair rights and remedies of holders of obligations. The state pledges to the holders of any obligations issued under this article that the state will not limit or alter the rights vested in the authority to fulfill the terms of agreements made with the holde…
W.S. § 21-16-718 Investment and management of funds; audit
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Investment and management of funds; audit. (a) In investing and managing its funds, the authority shall exercise the judgment and care which persons of prudence, discretion and intelligence would exercise under similar circumstances in managing the permanent disposition of their …
W.S. § 21-16-719 Assistance by state agencies
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Assistance by state agencies. (a) Upon request of the authority, any state agency may temporarily assign to the authority officers and employees necessary to assist the authority in carrying out its functions and duties under this article. Assigned state officers and employees sh…
W.S. § 21-16-720 Annual report and budget
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Annual report and budget. (a) The authority shall submit an annual report in the manner provided by W.S. 9-2-1014. (b) The authority shall submit its budget for review as provided by W.S. 9-2-1010 through 9-2-1014. (c) This section shall not impair or affect any pledge of special…