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ID S1438

Bill

Status

Passed

4/12/2010

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reduces appropriations for health education programs by $695,900 for FY 2010, affecting veterinary, medical, dental, residency, and other health education initiatives.

  • Appropriates $657,900 in additional funding for health education programs for FY 2010 and $10,625,100 for FY 2011 from General Fund and other sources.

  • Limits full-time equivalent positions to 20.50 for the W-I Veterinary Education Program, WWAMI Medical Education Program, Idaho Dental Education Program, and Family Practice Residencies Program during FY 2011.

  • Exempts the State Board of Education from appropriation transfer limitations under Idaho Code Section 67-3511 for FY 2011 to provide flexibility in managing reduced appropriations.

  • Requires the State Board of Education to maintain current education seat levels in all Health Education Programs (except Optometry) through student fee increases, cost reductions, or contract renegotiations, and directs review and renegotiation of all Health Education Program contracts during FY 2011.

Legislative Description

Reduces the appropriation for Health Education Programs by $695,900 for fiscal year 2010; appropriates additional moneys for Health Education Programs by $657,900 for fiscal year 2010; appropriates $10,625,100 for Health Education Programs for fiscal year 2011; limits the number of full-time equivalent positions to 20.50; provides for reappropriation of dedicated funds; exempts Health Education Programs from certain appropriation transfer limitations; and provides legislative intent on health education student seats.

APPROPRIATIONS

Last Action

Governor signed Session Law Chapter 320 Effective: 04/12/10 Sections 1 & 2; 07/01/10 All other sections

4/12/2010

Committee Referrals

Finance3/25/2010

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