This article is intended for schools or vendors interested in applying to become a Wyoming ESA Program Educational Service Provider
A certified ESP receiving or expecting to receive more than $150,000 annually in ESA funds shall file a surety bond with the Wyoming Department of Education in the amount equivalent to anticipated ESA revenue payable to the Department. No ESP that has received $150,000 annually in ESA funds shall be eligible to receive additional funds until it complies with the bonding requirement.
If the ESP fails to secure the required bond:
- Step 1: Issue Written Notice.
- Inform the provider in writing of non-compliance, specifying:
- Bond requirement details.
- 30-day deadline to resolve the issue.
- The Wyoming ESA program will notify parents that the provider is out of compliance and there may be a disruption in services unless the issue is remedied within the 30-day deadline.
- Inform the provider in writing of non-compliance, specifying:
- Step 2: Suspension of Participation.
- The ESP will be temporarily suspended from receiving program funds or serving students until the bond requirement is met.
- The Wyoming ESA program will notify impacted families and offer guidance on alternative ESPs.
- Step 3: Disqualification.
- If the ESP remains non-compliant after the 30-day period, it will be officially disqualified from the program and will not be eligible for recertification until proof of bond acquisition is confirmed by the WDE .