Bill > H0341

This bill appropriates funds to various educational institutions and programs within the State Board of Education for fiscal year 2026, totaling approximately $1.135 billion. The appropriations cover a wide range of educational entities, including agricultural research services, universities (Boise State, Idaho State, Lewis-Clark State, and University of Idaho), community colleges, health education programs, career technical education, Idaho Public Television, special programs, the State Department of Education, vocational rehabilitation, and the Charter School Commission. The bill includes detailed funding breakdowns for each entity, specifying amounts for personnel costs, operating expenses, capital outlay, and trustee and benefit payments. Additionally, the bill provides flexibility for fund transfers between expense classes and programs, grants reappropriation authority for unexpended funds, allows for continuous appropriation for certain programs like Idaho Public Television, and includes provisions for reporting and accountability. The bill also sets full-time equivalent position limits for various offices and programs, with some exceptions for higher education and postsecondary programs. The appropriations are primarily drawn from the General Fund, with additional funding from various dedicated and federal funds, and the bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Budget and Finance

Appropriations Committee (H)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0341/