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Bill > H0728
ID H0728
ID H0728Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding educational staff, teachers, and certificates.
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Introduced
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
In Committee
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Crossed Over
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO EDUCATION; AMENDING SECTION 33-1001, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE DEF- INITIONS; AMENDING SECTION 33-512D, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE A CORRECT CODE REFERENCE; AMENDING SECTION 33-515, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE A COR- RECT CODE REFERENCE; AMENDING SECTION 33-911, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE A CORRECT CODE REFERENCE; AMENDING SECTION 33-915, IDAHO CODE, TO PRO- VIDE A CORRECT CODE REFERENCE; AMENDING SECTION 33-1201, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING REQUIRED CERTIFICATES; AMENDING SECTION 33-1201A, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE A CORRECT CODE REFERENCE; AMENDING SECTION 33-1204, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING LIFETIME INSTRUCTIONAL AND LIFETIME ADMINISTRATOR CERTIFICATES; AMENDING SEC- TION 33-1636, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE A CORRECT CODE REFERENCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Idaho law to revise definitions related to educational staff, update code references, and clarify provisions regarding teacher and administrator certificates. Key changes include expanding the definition of "administrative staff" to include deputy superintendents, public charter school administrators, and those in mentor or leadership positions with an instructional certificate; introducing a definition for "classified staff" who are not required to be certified; and modifying the definition of "instructional staff" to focus on primary employment in direct instruction or leadership roles. The bill also updates references to student learning plans and performance criteria, clarifies requirements for renewable contracts for certificated employees, and adjusts provisions for lifetime instructional and administrator certificates to include pupil service staff and broaden the scope of applicable experience. Additionally, it makes technical corrections to references within sections concerning school district facilities funds and school modernization facilities funds, and it updates the definition of "teacher" to specifically refer to those involved in teaching or instructing students.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Education Committee (House)
Last Action
Senate Education Committee (15:00:00 3/4/2026 Room WW55) (on 03/04/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0728/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0728.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0728SOP.pdf |
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