Bill > H0269

This bill amends existing Idaho law to modify the Idaho Launch Grant Program by moving up its sunset date from July 1, 2029, to June 30, 2026, effectively shortening the program's lifespan. The bill eliminates the In-Demand Careers Fund by repealing the relevant section of code and removing references to the fund from other sections. The Idaho Launch Grant Program provides education grants to eligible students (high school graduates who are Idaho residents) pursuing in-demand career training at eligible institutions, with grants up to $8,000 per student. The program aims to support students entering careers that have positive economic output for Idaho and increase economic mobility. The bill also removes a provision in the sales tax distribution law that previously allocated $80 million annually to the now-eliminated In-Demand Careers Fund. The changes will take effect in stages, with some sections becoming active on July 1, 2025, and others on June 30, 2026, as specified in the emergency clause.

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https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0269/