Bill > H0350

This bill adds a new section to Idaho law that mandates strict accountability for state funds distributed to school districts and public charter schools. Specifically, the legislation requires that any funds specifically designated for a particular purpose in statute or appropriation bills must be used exclusively for that intended purpose. If a school district or public charter school uses such funds for a different purpose, they will be required to reimburse the state the full amount of misused funds, which must be deposited into the state's general fund. If the school fails to make the reimbursement, the state will automatically deduct an equivalent amount from the next scheduled state payment to that school. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and is structured as an emergency measure to ensure immediate implementation of these financial accountability requirements. The goal appears to be preventing misappropriation of educational funds and ensuring that state educational funding is used precisely as intended by the legislature.

Budget and Finance, Education

Education Committee (H)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0350/