Bill > H0475

This bill appropriates $600,000 to the Public Schools Educational Support Program's Division of Central Services for fiscal year 2026, with specific financial transfer mechanisms and reporting requirements. The legislation directs the Office of the State Controller to transfer $600,000 from the General Fund to the Public School Income Fund on July 1, 2025, and clarifies that the $600,000 appropriation will be considered as expended from the General Fund. Additionally, the bill establishes a two-year pilot program for transportation route software, requiring participating school districts and public charter schools to track data demonstrating the program's effectiveness, including costs and potential savings. The State Department of Education is mandated to collect this data and provide two reports: the first by December 15, 2025, and the second during the 2027 legislative session budget hearing. The bill is declared an emergency measure and will take effect on July 1, 2025, ensuring immediate implementation of its provisions to support educational services and explore potential transportation efficiency improvements.

Appropriations Committee (H)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0475/