ID H0588

Requires school districts and virtual charter schools to obtain board approval for all contracts with educational services providers before execution, maintain proof of Idaho residency for enrolled students, and ensure curricular materials meet state content standards

Prohibits school districts, virtual schools, and their contracted educational services providers from furnishing state funds directly to parents or guardians; any supplemental learning funds must be expended through direct order by the school or district only, limited to eligible education expenses such as technology, textbooks, standardized testing fees, and approved therapies

Mandates that educational services providers contracting with virtual schools or school districts provide written disclosure of specific services, itemized costs, and a clear relationship between public funds received and services provided

Requires virtual schools, school districts, and their contracted educational services providers to establish conflict-of-interest policies for individuals employed by both the school/district and the provider, including mechanisms for accountability and oversight

Declares an emergency with an effective date of July 1, 2026, and expands the definition of "educational services provider" to include entities contracting with school districts in addition to public charter schools