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ID S1028

Bill

Status

Passed

3/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

Education Committee

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes "pilot" designation from the Mastery Advancement Program in Idaho Code Section 33-1620, establishing it as a permanent program rather than a temporary pilot project.

  • Eliminates the cap on participating school districts and charter schools by removing the restriction of "no more than twenty-one (21) school districts and no more than three (3) charter schools."

  • Changes participation requirements so that any school district or public charter school submitting a completed application shall be allowed to participate, rather than requiring selection through an application review process.

  • Maintains the six-year participation expectation while allowing participating districts or charter schools to request to opt out at the state department of education's discretion.

  • Repeals Section 7, Chapter 275, Laws of 2010.

Legislative Description

Amends existing law relating to education to remove reference to a pilot program and to remove unnecessary language; and to revise provisions relating to participation in the Mastery Advancement Program.

EDUCATION

Last Action

Signed by Governor on 03/05/13 Session Law Chapter 35 Effective: 07/01/13

3/5/2013

Committee Referrals

Education2/18/2013
Education1/23/2013
Judiciary and Rules1/22/2013

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