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ID H0554

ID H0554
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.


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Introduced
02/25/2020
In Committee
02/26/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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