ID S1186

Appropriates $282,074,600 for the Public Schools Educational Support Program/Division of Children's Programs for fiscal year 2016, comprised of $28,928,200 from General Fund, $4,031,400 from cigarette/tobacco/lottery income taxes, and $249,115,000 from federal grants.

Sets Idaho Digital Learning Academy (IDLA) tuition cap at $75.00 per enrollment and directs IDLA to provide remedial coursework, advanced learning opportunities, and dual credit coursework through higher education partnerships.

Allocates $4,031,400 for school safety improvements and substance abuse prevention programs distributed as $2,000 base plus prorated amounts based on prior year average daily attendance.

Directs $5,790,000 for literacy programs and remedial coursework, with superintendent reporting to legislative committees by February 1, 2017 on program effectiveness.

Appropriates $3,820,000 for limited English proficiency programs: $3,370,000 distributed pro rata to districts and $450,000 for competitive grants to assist districts meeting federal English language learner achievement objectives.

Requires State Department of Education to compile and post information on advanced opportunities course enrollment, completion, and expenditures by December 31, 2016.

Transfers $21,500,000 from the Consumer Protection Fund in the Office of the Attorney General to the Public Education Stabilization Fund.