Bill > H0481

This bill amends existing law to provide for digital curriculum block grants for school districts (also referred to as local education agencies or LEAs) and public charter schools. The key provisions are: 1. The bill establishes a public school digital curriculum block grant program to be implemented by the state Department of Education, which will make grants available to schools to provide digital curriculum that directly impacts student achievement and improves performance. 2. The maximum grant award is $50,000, and grants will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to LEAs with the highest number of economically disadvantaged students and LEAs in different regions of the state. Two or more LEAs can apply jointly for a grant. 3. To qualify for the grant, the LEA must have the technology infrastructure in place to facilitate usage of the digital curriculum, and must submit an explanation of how the funding will be used to improve performance and enhance student achievement, including the type of curriculum, how it aligns with the LEA's continuous improvement plan, and how progress will be measured. 4. At the end of the grant period, recipients must submit an explanation of the curriculum purchased and whether it was successful in helping the LEA(s) meet their identified objectives.

Education, Justice

Education Committee (House)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2020/legislation/H0481/