WSBA is a founding member of the Consortium of State School Boards Associations (COSSBA). Formed by a group of state school boards associations in 2021, COSSBA is a nonpartisan, national alliance dedicated to sharing resources and information to support, promote, and strengthen state school boards associations as they serve their local school districts and board members.
Government Shutdown Impact to Education (10.01.2025)
As a benefit of Wyoming's membership with COSSBA, WSBA members can access the Federal COSSBA Education Reports and the COSSBA Court Reports.
November 10, 2025 Federal Education Report
Advocates voice concern over shifting special education oversight | Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee held a hearing on registered apprenticeship programs | National Girls Collaborative Project conducted a survey in mid-2025 to understand how recent shifts in funding and policy are affecting organizations focused on equity in STEM education.
November 3, 2025 Federal Court Report
Second Circuit (CT, NY, VT): Student’s off-campus snapchat spoof of George Floyd killing protected by First Amendment | Washington federal court orders U.S. Department of Education to reinstate mental health grants | Oregon federal court blocks U.S. Department of Health and Human Services from cutting sexual education grants over gender identity content
See all prior reports below
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Slides: COSSBA Supreme Court Wrap-Up (07.30.2025) Webinar recording can be viewed here with your email address.
Executive Orders and Related Actions Affecting K-12 Public Education (05.28.2025)
Click Here for Info Re: Federal Overtime Rule (05.10.2024)
COSSBA Federal Legislative Update Webinar Recording & Resources (04.30.2025)
Click Here for Info Re: Title IX Regulations (04.30.2024)
Hearing Summary: K-12 Civics Curricula (12.05.2024)
Past Webinars
Visit www.cossba.org/webinar-series to access previous webinars listed below.
Building a Team to Foster Comprehensive Mental Health Support Services (Recording, Resources)
School Crisis and Tragedy: The Board's Role and Responsibility (Recording, Resources)
Meeting the Academic Needs of Your Homeless Students (Recording, Resources)
Social Economics and Its Impact on Students Academically (Recording, Resources)
Strategies for Addressing Equity in Your District (Recording, Slides)
Empowering Rural Education (Recording)
Poverty and Public Education (Recording)