Bill > H0849

This bill amends existing Idaho law to revise provisions related to the educator career ladder and professional endorsements, aiming to clarify placement and movement for instructional and pupil service staff. Key changes include specifying how new or returning career technical education instructional staff and pupil service staff with industry experience are placed on the career ladder, and how they can earn professional and advanced professional endorsements by using their industry experience. The bill also adjusts the criteria for moving up the professional compensation rung for certain staff and clarifies the requirements for obtaining professional and advanced professional endorsements, including how performance criteria and leadership roles are considered. Additionally, it updates the salary-based apportionment program compensation rung cell amounts for several fiscal years and establishes an emergency clause for the act to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Education

Education Committee (House)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0849/