Bill > S1046

This bill adds a new section to existing Idaho law to provide for the creation of "innovation classrooms" in which an alternative curriculum will be taught. The key provisions include: - An "innovation classroom" is defined as a classroom where an "alternative curriculum" (different from the regular school district curriculum) is offered, covering at least one subject area like math, history, English, or science. - A school district can enter into an innovation classroom agreement with a "requesting party" (a teacher or parent group) if the group represents a number of students equal to or greater than the average class size. - The innovation classroom agreement must include details like the teachers, students, location, curriculum, student access to services, and start date. - Students in an innovation classroom can use the school district's transportation if the schedules align, and the teachers are considered district employees eligible for benefits. - Innovation classrooms are not automatically included in the district's public school accountability results, and the district is only responsible for services outlined in the agreement.

Education, Justice

Education Committee (Senate)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2021/legislation/S1046/