BOCES as local education agencies.

HB 31 allows Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) to act as "local education agencies" for applying to state and federal education grants, directly affecting BOCES and participating school districts. It requires BOCES to obtain approval from at least two school districts (via their boards) before applying for grants on their behalf, and ensures districts opting out can still apply individually for the same grants. The bill updates Wyoming law to define BOCES as eligible grant applicants under specific conditions and clarifies that school districts remain responsible for meeting grant requirements. It does not change existing grant eligibility but streamlines how cooperative education services access funding.