JACKSON, Wyo. — The Teton County School District #1 (TCSD) Board of Trustees approved first readings of two new school policies — facilities designated by sex and concealed carry of a firearm — during its public meeting on Wednesday, April 16.
The Board is enacting these new policies following laws passed during the 2025 legislative session.
Governor Mark Gordon allowed HB0172- Repeal gun free zones and preemption amendments to go into law without his signature on Feb. 27. Gordon signed HB0072 – Protecting privacy in public spaces act into law in early March.
The gun measures draft policy states that only educators, volunteers and staff can concealed carry weapons into any public elementary and secondary school or event that does not sell alcoholic beverages. Students are not permitted to concealed carry.
“Any student who carries, possesses, transports or uses a firearm on School District property in any manner will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion,” the draft policy reads.
According to the TCSD, employees who choose to concealed carry must possess and maintain a valid concealed carry permit issued by the State of Wyoming. Prior to carrying a firearm, employees and volunteers must complete a training course consisting of 16 hours of live fire handgun training and 8 hours of scenario-based training using nonlethal training, firearms and ammunition. Each year, at least 12 hours of additional training must be completed with an approved instructor.
All TCSD staff and volunteers who concealed carry must keep the firearm in a concealed lockbox in their possession at all times. Any failure to properly conceal their weapon at all times could result in immediate termination of employment.
A firearm can only be fired if there’s an imminent risk of death or serious bodily injury, the policy states.
Also up for discussion is a new policy designating all restrooms, locker rooms and changing facilities for “the exclusive use of members of a single sex, assigned at birth.” During an activity or event, people of the opposite sex can not share the same sleeping quarters, unless all occupants are members of the same family.
“No person shall enter a changing area, restroom or locker room that is designed for males or females unless that person is a member of that sex,” the draft policy reads.
According to TCSD, reasonable accommodations can be provided for a person upon request. The policy does not apply if entering a facility for custodial or maintenance purposes, to render emergency medical assistance or to ensure student safety.
Disciplinary action could be taken if someone refuses to comply with the new statute, per the policy.
Possible revisions will be discussed during the Board of Trustees public meeting on Wednesday, May 14, and public comment will be received.
