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ID S1317
Bill
Status
2/14/2022
Primary Sponsor
Education Committee
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AI Summary
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Establishes a kindergarten savings account program administered by the state board of education, conditional on Idaho funding full-day kindergarten, with accounts created upon parental application by June 15 and school district transmittal to the state by July 1.
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Deposits $1,000 into each eligible student's account by August 15, plus an additional $500 upon the child passing the spring Idaho reading indicator with a proficient or better score.
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Restricts account funds to educational expenses only, including computer hardware, textbooks, curriculum, therapies, instructional staff training, educational services, and other state-approved educational expenses, with all funds reverting to the general fund if unspent within the fiscal year.
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Requires parents to agree not to enroll their child as a full-time public school student and to use funds only for eligible expenses; prohibits misusing parents and household members from future account applications if the state board finds misuse.
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Authorizes the state board to limit applications by district based on rural/urban nature and available funds, and provides school districts $500 per completed account form to cover administrative expenses.
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law to establish a kindergarten savings account.
EDUCATION
Last Action
Reported Printed; referred to Education
2/15/2022