ID H0620

Appropriates $286,915,800 total for Public Schools Educational Support Program/Division of Children's Programs for fiscal year 2017 from General Fund ($33,775,900), cigarette/tobacco/lottery taxes ($4,024,900), and federal grants ($249,115,000).

Idaho Digital Learning Academy tuition capped at $75.00 per enrollment and must provide remedial coursework, advanced learning opportunities, and dual credit coursework in compliance with State Board of Education rules.

Distributes $4,024,900 from tobacco, cigarette, and lottery taxes to school districts and charter schools ($2,000 base plus prorated amount by average daily attendance) for school safety improvements and substance abuse prevention programs.

Allocates $2,150,000 for kindergarten through grade 3 literacy programs and $4,715,000 for remedial coursework for students failing standards-based achievement tests, with superintendent reporting effectiveness by February 1, 2018.

Distributes $3,820,000 for limited English proficiency programs ($3,370,000 to districts pro rata, $450,000 for competitive grants); requires superintendent to report on program design and effectiveness by February 1, 2018.

Transfers $80,000 to Commission on Hispanic Affairs and $200,000 to Idaho State Police from Public School Income Fund; allocates $1,000,000 for gifted and talented student training and screening.