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ID H0416
ID H0416Adds to existing law to provide that funds appropriated to public schools shall be used for the purposes identified in statute or in an appropriation.
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Introduced
03/19/2025
03/19/2025
In Committee
03/24/2025
03/24/2025
Crossed Over
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Passed
Dead
04/04/2025
04/04/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO EDUCATION; AMENDING CHAPTER 10, TITLE 33, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 33-1035, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE THAT FUNDS DISTRIBUTED BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES SHALL NOT
AI Summary
This bill adds a new section to Idaho law (Section 33-1035) that requires school districts and public charter schools to use funds distributed by the State Department of Education strictly for the purposes specified in statute or appropriation bills. If a school district or charter school uses funds intended for one purpose for a different purpose, they must reimburse the state the full amount of misused funds, which will 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 district or charter school. The bill is set to go into effect on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause, which suggests the legislators view the funding accountability measure as time-sensitive and important for ensuring proper use of educational funds.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (17)
Joe Alfieri (R),
Vito Barbieri (R),
Rob Beiswenger (R),
Chris Bruce (R),
Jaron Crane (R),
Dan Garner (R),
Kyle Harris (R),
Dale Hawkins (R),
Ron Mendive (R),
Doug Pickett (R),
Cornel Rasor (R),
Jordan Redman (R),
Heather Scott (R),
Charlie Shepherd (R),
Steve Tanner (R),
John Vander Woude (R),
Tony Wisniewski (R),
Other Sponsors (1)
Education Committee (House)
Last Action
Introduced, read first time; referred to: Education (on 03/24/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0416/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0416.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0416SOP.pdf |
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