Bill > H0079

This bill amends Idaho Code Section 33-2110 to increase the maximum tuition for community colleges from $2,500 to $3,250 per year. The legislation allows community college boards of trustees to set annual tuition for full-time, in-district students, with the ability to raise rates incrementally by up to 10% each year, but not exceeding the new maximum of $3,250. The bill maintains existing provisions about how tuition should be calculated, which include covering costs such as instruction, administration, maintenance, equipment depreciation, and other operational expenses. The tuition rates can vary depending on whether students are from within the district, county, or state, taking into account different state educational funding allocations. The bill also includes technical corrections to language and clarifies definitions of fees and tuition. An emergency clause is included, making the act effective from July 1, 2025, which suggests the urgency of updating tuition limits to reflect current educational costs and financial realities for community colleges.

Education

Education Committee (H)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0079/