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ID H0452

ID H0452
Relates to the appropriation to the Public Schools Educational Support Program's Division of the Idaho Digital Learning Academy for fiscal year 2026.


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Introduced
03/25/2025
In Committee
03/27/2025
Crossed Over
03/26/2025
Passed
04/02/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/03/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

RELATING TO THE APPROPRIATION TO THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM'S DIVISION OF THE IDAHO DIGITAL LEARNING ACADEMY; APPROPRI- ATING ADDITIONAL MONEYS TO THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM'S DIVISION OF THE IDAHO DIGITAL LEARNING ACADEMY FOR FIS- CAL YEAR 2026; APPROPRIATING GENERAL FUND MONEYS FOR TRANSFER TO THE PUBLIC SCHOOL INCOME FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026; CLARIFYING THE ORIG- INAL FUND SOURCE FOR EXPENDITURES IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM'S DIVISION OF THE IDAHO DIGITAL LEARNING ACADEMY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026; RESTRICTING WITHDRAWALS FROM THE PUBLIC EDUCATION STABILIZATION FUND; PROVIDING LEGISLATIVE INTENT ON THE IDAHO DIGITAL LEARNING ACADEMY FUNDING PROCESS AND REQUIRING A REPORT; AMENDING SEC- TION 22 OF HOUSE BILL NO. 251, AS ENACTED BY THE FIRST REGULAR SESSION OF THE SIXTY-EIGHTH IDAHO LEGISLATURE TO REVISE A PROVISION REGARDING TUITION; AMENDING SECTION 33-1020, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE A PROVISION REGARDING FUNDING; PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS, LIMITATIONS, AND RESTRIC- TIONS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

AI Summary

This bill addresses funding and operational aspects of the Idaho Digital Learning Academy (IDLA) for fiscal year 2026. The legislation appropriates an additional $3,577,600 to the IDLA from the Public School Income Fund, with a corresponding transfer from the General Fund. The bill restricts withdrawals from the Public Education Stabilization Fund for IDLA services during the 2024-2025 period and requires IDLA to rely on existing cash balances for any costs exceeding the appropriation. Importantly, the bill reduces the tuition charged by IDLA to school districts and charter schools from $75 to $40 per enrollment and increases the per-enrollment funding from $430 to $445. The legislation also mandates that IDLA provide a comprehensive report by August 1, 2025, detailing the cost of services, budgeting methodology, and enrollment data. The report aims to help the Legislature verify and potentially modify the funding process for IDLA in future sessions. The bill includes provisions for IDLA to continue providing remedial coursework and advanced opportunities like dual credit courses, and it declares an emergency, making the act effective immediately upon the start of fiscal year 2026.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Appropriations Committee (H)

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on April 2, 2025 Session Law Chapter 267 Effective: 07/01/2025 (on 04/03/2025)

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