School Facilities Safety and Security Door-Locking Hardware

The State of Wyoming provides several funding options to help school districts address security needs related to door-locking hardware. The appropriate funding path depends on the condition of the existing system and whether the work qualifies as major maintenance or a security upgrade.

Major Maintenance (MM):
If a district already has a functioning door-locking system, regular MM funds may be used to repair, replace, or upgrade hardware that has reached the end of its service life.

10% Security Major Maintenance:
If the needed upgrade does not qualify as standard MM—such as adding new security features or addressing safety concerns where no system currently exists—districts may use their remaining 10% security MM funds for that work.

Capital Security Funding:
For needs similar to those covered by 10% security MM, or for more complex or specialized door-locking systems, districts may use capital security appropriations when available. These projects must meet the Legislature’s criteria for intended use of the funds and qualify as allowable security upgrades.

The State Construction Department (SCD) is requesting funding during the 2026 Legislative Budget Session, that amount currently in the budget is $10,000,000 in capital security funding for the 2027–2028 biennium. Door-locking systems will be eligible if this request is approved.

Across all three funding options, SCD approval is required. Districts should contact their regional project manager with any questions about eligibility or the application process. For further information please see the attached memorandum from the Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety regarding Approved Classroom Locking Hardware.