Bill > H0318

This bill amends Section 33-1021 of Idaho Code to revise how funding is distributed to school districts for math and science courses, primarily changing the way staff positions are allocated based on school enrollment. Specifically, the bill modifies the staffing distribution formula for high schools, shifting from classified staff positions to instructional staff positions at different enrollment levels. For schools with 100-159 students, the allocation changes from one-ninth to one-half of an instructional staff position, and for schools with 160-319 students, it changes from two-sevenths to three-quarters of an instructional staff position. The bill also clarifies that for high schools serving only grades 10-12, 9th-grade students who will attend the school in 10th grade should be included in enrollment calculations. The funding is intended to help school districts hire additional math and science teachers or cover costs associated with providing these courses. The bill includes an emergency clause and will take effect on July 1, 2025, demonstrating the legislature's urgency in implementing these educational funding changes.

Education

Education Committee (H)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0318/