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ID H0168
Bill
Status
2/25/2015
Primary Sponsor
Appropriations Committee
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AI Summary
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Appropriates $3,640,500 from the General Fund to the Superintendent of Public Instruction for fiscal year 2015 to maintain broadband services to Idaho public schools from February 11, 2015, through June 30, 2015.
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Requires school districts to provide documentation supporting fund usage and allows the superintendent to make advances based on past usage to minimize financial difficulties during service procurement.
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Authorizes school districts to procure telecommunications services and equipment under emergency procurement procedures in accordance with Idaho Code Section 67-2806, with specific districts identified as likely candidates for emergency contracting.
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Reduces Department of Administration appropriations by $1,759,700 and $3,292,300 for the Idaho Education Network Program across two separate funding sources for fiscal year 2015.
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Requires the superintendent to report monthly to legislative leadership and the governor from March through July 2015 on service levels purchased, distribution amounts, districts using emergency procurement, and student enrollment in continuing online classes.
Legislative Description
Appropriating an additional $3,640,500 for fiscal year 2015 to the Superintendent of Public Instruction to pay for broadband at public schools; providing legislative intent for use of the funds; providing legislative intent regarding the law governing procurement for school districts; providing legislative intent for reporting requirements; and reducing the appropriation to the Department of Administration for fiscal year 2015 by $5,052,000 for the Idaho Education Network.
APPROPRIATIONS
Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on February 25, 2015 Session Law Chapter 15 Effective: 02/25/2015
2/25/2015