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ID H0554
ID H0554Adds to existing law to provide that the State Department of Education shall distribute certain funds to teachers for the purchase of classroom supplies and materials, subject to appropriation.
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Introduced
02/25/2020
02/25/2020
In Committee
02/26/2020
02/26/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2020
03/20/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING -- Adds to existing law to provide that the State Department of Education shall distribute certain funds to teachers for the purchase of classroom supplies and materials, subject to appropriation.
AI Summary
This bill adds a new section to existing Idaho law to require the State Department of Education to distribute funds to each public school classroom teacher for kindergarten through 12th grade to purchase classroom supplies and materials, subject to appropriation. The State Board of Education is required to promulgate rules to implement the provisions of this new section, including specifying permissible uses for the funds, ensuring teachers have decision-making authority over how the funds are spent, allowing teachers to carry over funds from year to year, and establishing accountability and oversight processes that are not overly burdensome.
Committee Categories
Education, Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Education Committee (House)
Last Action
Reported Printed and Referred to Education (on 02/26/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2020/legislation/H0554/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2020/legislation/H0554.pdf |
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