APPROPRIATIONS – PUBLIC SCHOOLS – DIVISION OF STUDENT SUPPORT – Relates to the appropriation to the Public Schools Educational Support Program’s Division of Student Support for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
Signed by Governor on 04/10/26 Session Law Chapter 336 Effective: 04/10/2026 SECTION 13 & 14; 07/01/2026 SECTION 1-12
Summary
The bill changes how Idaho funds its Public Schools Educational Support Program’s Division of Student Support for FY 2026‑27, shifting money between funds, cutting $9.75 million from the program and reducing transportation aid by $7.5 million. It also sets a lower per‑unit payment for fully virtual schools, redirects $2.25 million for English‑language learner services, and creates new technology‑education spending and reporting requirements. These changes affect school districts, charter schools, virtual program providers, and the state Department of Education.
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