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ID S1068

Amends existing law to establish provisions and define terms regarding parent-supported instruction for public school students.


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Introduced
02/07/2025
In Committee
02/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

RELATING TO EDUCATION; PROVIDING LEGISLATIVE INTENT; AMENDING CHAPTER 16, TITLE 33, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 33-1637, IDAHO CODE, TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS REGARDING PARENT-SUPPORTED INSTRUCTION AND TO DEFINE TERMS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFEC- TIVE DATE.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a new "Parent-Supported Instruction Act" that allows Idaho public school districts and charter schools to create a flexible education model where parents can provide some or all instruction to their children at home while remaining enrolled in their sponsoring school district. Under this model, parents receive an education savings account with funds that can be used for alternative curriculum, educational supplies, and tutoring. The sponsoring school district will assign teachers to work with parents, provide accountability measures, and require students to take state-mandated tests. Parents can apply to participate by submitting an application that includes the student's information, proof of eligibility, chosen curricula for core subjects, and details about potential use of additional school services. The bill defines key terms such as "learning pod" (two or more families pooling resources for group instruction) and "alternative curriculum" (parent-chosen curriculum different from the school's standard curriculum). School districts will receive full per-student state funding for participating students and can set their own policies regarding the amount of funding and eligible expenses, with the goal of maintaining educational standards and providing families more educational flexibility.

Committee Categories

Education, Justice

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Education Committee (S)

Last Action

Senate Education Committee (14:00:00 3/12/2025 Room WW55) (on 03/12/2025)

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