ID H0172

Establishes Chapter 64 in Title 33, Idaho Code to create a framework for extended learning opportunities, defined as out-of-classroom learning experiences including enrichment, career readiness, internships, pre-apprenticeships, and apprenticeships.

Requires school districts and public charter schools to adopt policies allowing students to request credit for extended learning opportunities approved by their district/school or the state board of education, with credit counting toward graduation requirements or skill mastery.

Designates eligible entities to offer extended learning opportunities including nonprofit organizations, businesses with state locations, trade associations, and the United States armed forces for middle and high school students.

Authorizes high school students beginning in fiscal year 2023 to request course credit by demonstrating understanding of subject area content through assessments, performance-based assessments, presentations, projects, portfolios, or other methods, with a minimum qualifying score or grade not to exceed 80 percent.

Prohibits credit earned outside of school from being used to calculate average daily attendance or enrollment for school funding purposes, and prevents students from receiving credit for earlier courses in the same sequence after earning credit for advanced courses.