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ID S1147

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds new definition of "outcomes-based funding" to Idaho education code, meaning funding distributed to local education agencies based on mathematics proficiency and growth in grades 5-8, and attainment of workforce/postsecondary credentials in grades 9-12

  • Allocates outcomes-based funding with 60% for math outcomes (grades 5-8 based on growth and proficiency on statewide standardized math assessments) and 40% for secondary outcomes (grades 9-12 based on graduation rate improvements and credential attainment including postsecondary degrees, CTE diplomas, dual credit completion, AP exam scores, apprenticeships, and industry certificates)

  • Establishes minimum funding floors of $10,000 for schools serving grades 5-8 and $6,000 for schools serving grades 9-12, with economically disadvantaged students counted at 1.75 times for distribution calculations

  • Requires the State Department of Education to compile annual performance data and mandates a legislative policy review during the 2030 session with recommendations to the appropriations committee, followed by reviews every 5 years

  • Declares an emergency effective date of July 1, 2025, and updates code references throughout multiple education statutes to accommodate the new definition numbering

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to provide for outcomes-based funding.

EDUCATION

Last Action

Read First Time, Held at Desk

3/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Education3/4/2025
Judiciary and Rules3/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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