How does the Wyoming Constitution address public education governance?

• A. Education is not addressed.
• B. Local districts have sole authority with no state oversight.
• C. Private schools only are funded.
• D. The state is responsible for establishing a system of free public schools and providing oversight.

Answer: (D)

Wyoming treats public education as a statewide obligation: the state must establish a system of free public schools and provide oversight. This means the constitution sets the framework, funding, and accountability for public education, while local districts handle day-to-day administration within that framework. The state-level oversight ensures uniform standards and stewardship across districts, rather than leaving education completely to local control or focusing only on private schooling. So the best answer reflects the state’s responsibility to establish and supervise a system of free public schools.