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ID H0638

Bill

Status

Passed

3/31/2016

Primary Sponsor

Appropriations Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $37,519,000 to Idaho community colleges for fiscal year 2017 (July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017): College of Southern Idaho ($13,665,800), College of Western Idaho ($11,868,200), and North Idaho College ($11,985,000)

  • Exempts the State Board of Education for Community Colleges from transfer limitations under Idaho Code Section 67-3511, allowing unlimited transfers between object codes and programs for fiscal year 2017, except transfers between funds require legislative approval

  • Authorizes up to $70,000 from General Fund appropriations for system-wide needs including accountability and information transfer projects throughout the higher education system

  • Requires the State Board of Education president to submit a written report by February 1, 2017 to the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee and education committees on the implementation and effectiveness of the Complete College Idaho initiative and College of Western Idaho's student success effort

Legislative Description

Appropriates $37,519,000 to the State Board of Education for community colleges for fiscal year 2017; exempts appropriation object and program transfer limitations; provides legislative intent relating to system-wide expenditures; and requires an update on the Complete College Idaho initiative.

APPROPRIATIONS

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 31, 2016 Session Law Chapter 331 Effective: 07/01/2016

3/31/2016

Full Bill Text

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