Bill > S1045

This bill adds a new section to Idaho law to provide advanced opportunities funding for nonpublic school students, subject to appropriation. The key provisions include: 1. Students not enrolled in public school will be eligible for $750 to use towards dual credits, postsecondary credit-bearing examinations, and career technical education certificate examinations in grades 7-12. 2. The funding can cover up to $75 per dual credit hour and the state will maintain a list of eligible postsecondary credit-bearing or career technical education certificate examinations. 3. The state department of education will reimburse postsecondary institutions for the eligible costs within 125 days and must report annually to the education committees on the number of students, credits, and amounts paid. 4. Students who fail to earn credit or complete a course must pay for and successfully complete a like course before the state will pay for further reimbursements. 5. Schools must establish timelines and requirements for participation, including procedures for transcription of credits, reporting, and financial transactions.

Education, Justice

Education Committee (Senate)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2021/legislation/S1045/