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ID H0599

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Education Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 33-4804, Idaho Code, governing the Public School Digital Content and Curriculum Fund administered by the State Department of Education
  • Replaces the first-come, first-served distribution system with competitive, needs-based criteria established by the State Department of Education for prioritizing funding requests
  • Maintains the $50,000 maximum for single distribution requests from local education agencies (LEAs)
  • Requires LEAs to have technology infrastructure in place and submit explanations linking purchases to continuous improvement plan targets
  • Declared an emergency measure effective July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the Public School Digital Content and Curriculum Fund.

EDUCATION

Last Action

to House

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/25/2026
Education2/6/2026

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