Bill > H0169

This bill amends the existing law regarding the budget process for the Idaho Bureau of Educational Services for the Deaf and the Blind (BESDB). The changes primarily focus on refining the budget submission and approval procedures. Specifically, the bill requires the BESDB to submit its annual appropriation request by the last day of August (instead of the first day of August) and mandates that the request include detailed information as outlined in section 67-3502(1) of Idaho Code. The bill also clarifies that the state superintendent of public instruction will disburse funds to the BESDB no later than July 1 or as soon as practicable thereafter. The existing provisions requiring an annual budget meeting, public hearing, and board approval by the first Monday in July remain unchanged. The board continues to be responsible for providing supplemental educational services to deaf, hard of hearing, blind, and visually impaired students in Idaho. The bill includes an emergency clause, making it effective on July 1, 2025, which allows for immediate implementation of the revised budgeting procedures.

Budget and Finance

Appropriations Committee (H)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0169/