Bill > H0251

This bill appropriates funds to various divisions of the Public Schools Educational Support Program for fiscal year 2026, allocating money from multiple sources including the Public School Income Fund, Federal Grant Fund, and General Fund. The bill provides funding for key areas such as the Division of Teachers (receiving $1,359,220,700), Division of Student Support ($1,668,779,900), Idaho Digital Learning Academy ($22,232,400), Division of Facilities ($194,982,100), Division of Central Services ($14,237,600), and Division of Educational Services for the Deaf and the Blind ($16,295,600). The legislation includes specific provisions for professional development ($13,750,000), additional staff compensation ($6,359 per cell), discretionary funds ($23,472 per support unit), and health benefits ($21,902 per support unit). Furthermore, the bill allocates funds for classroom technology ($36,500,000), digital content and curricula ($1,600,000), English language learner support ($4,820,000), and various educational initiatives like advanced opportunities, student assessments, and technology education. The bill also allows the State Department of Education flexibility to transfer appropriations between divisions and includes reporting requirements for various educational programs and expenditures, with an emergency clause making the act effective from July 1, 2025.

Budget and Finance

Appropriations Committee (H)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0251/