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ID H0264

Bill

Status

Passed

4/19/2021

Primary Sponsor

Education Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes provisions in Idaho Code Section 33-5208 that previously authorized the state department of education to distribute facilities funds to public charter schools based on enrolled students and property ownership or lease.

  • Eliminates the tiered funding percentages (20% for fiscal year 2014, 30% for fiscal year 2015, and variable increases/decreases thereafter) that were calculated as a percentage of statewide average bond and plant facility funds.

  • Removes the reimbursement claim process that allowed charter schools without full facilities funding to submit claims to the state department of education for facility-related costs.

  • Makes technical corrections to Section 33-5208, Idaho Code, related to the removal of facilities fund provisions.

  • Retains all other existing financial support provisions for public charter schools including per-student support, special education funding, alternative school support, transportation support, and payment schedules.

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding public charter school facilities funds.

EDUCATION

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on April 16, 2021 Session Law Chapter 247 Effective: 07/01/2021

4/19/2021

Committee Referrals

Education3/9/2021
Education3/2/2021

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