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ID S1377

Bill

Status

Passed

3/19/2014

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes "ONLINE COURSES" from the catchline of Section 33-118, Idaho Code while maintaining regulations for online course review and approval.

  • Maintains state board authority to prescribe minimum courses for public elementary and secondary schools and prepare instructional materials including syllabi and study guides.

  • Requires publishers of approved textbooks to provide electronic formats to the Department of Education in standard formats approved by the board for reproductions used by the blind.

  • Establishes that school district boards of trustees may adopt their own curricular materials consistent with Section 33-512A, Idaho Code and Idaho content standards set by the state board of education.

  • Retains state board authority to determine the review process and fees for online course approval pursuant to Section 33-1024, Idaho Code.

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to remove language in the catchline relating to online courses and to establish provisions relating to the board of trustees of each school district adopting curricular materials.

EDUCATION

Last Action

Signed by Governor on 03/19/14 Session Law Chapter 154 Effective: 07/01/2014

3/19/2014

Committee Referrals

Education3/6/2014
Education3/3/2014
Judiciary and Rules2/28/2014

Full Bill Text

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