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ID H0761
Bill
Status
3/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Education Committee
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AI Summary
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Abolishes the Idaho STEM Action Center as a standalone agency and transfers its functions to the Workforce Development Council, effective July 1, 2026
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Transfers all moneys from the STEM Education Fund to the Workforce Development Training Fund by July 31, 2026, with the training fund assuming any outstanding STEM fund obligations
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Assigns the Workforce Development Council responsibility for coordinating STEM education, skills training, and workforce alignment across education, industry, and government until June 30, 2036
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Requires entities partnering on STEM special projects to provide at least 50% of project funding through cash or in-kind contributions such as materials, personnel, or facilities
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Mandates annual reporting to the governor and Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee on STEM expenditures, educator professional development participation, and alignment of STEM programs with workforce needs
Legislative Description
Amends and repeals existing law to provide for the consolidation of the Idaho STEM Action Center into the Workforce Development Council.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Last Action
Introduced, read first time; referred to: Education
3/10/2026