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ID H0608
ID H0608Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the Public School Facilities Cooperative Funding Program.
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Introduced
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
In Committee
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
Crossed Over
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Passed
03/09/2026
03/09/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/09/2026
03/09/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO EDUCATION; AMENDING SECTION 33-909, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PRO- VISIONS REGARDING THE PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES COOPERATIVE FUNDING PROGRAM; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING RETROACTIVE APPLICA- TION.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the Public School Facilities Cooperative Funding Program, which helps qualifying school districts address unsafe facilities. Key changes include clarifying eligibility for districts that have attempted to pass bond or plant facility levies for repairs, allowing for modifications to approved project plans, and adjusting how a school district's share of project costs is calculated and repaid, including provisions for simple interest on unpaid balances and the potential extension of repayment periods if payments are not made on time. The bill also includes an emergency clause, making its provisions effective retroactively to June 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Education Committee (House)
Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on one legislative day Session Law Chapter 11 Effective: Retroactive to 06/01/2025 (on 03/09/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0608/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0608.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0608SOP.pdf |
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