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ID H0762
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Education Committee
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AI Summary
- Public charter schools may now give admission preference to children in foster care placed in homes with students already selected by lottery, treating them equivalently to siblings
- Charter schools gain flexibility to prioritize in any order: children of active duty military or guard/reserve personnel, transfer students from other Idaho charter schools (with written agreements), and students within the primary attendance area
- Schools may weight lottery admission to favor educationally disadvantaged students, including those at or below 185% of federal poverty level, homeless or foster youth, students with disabilities, limited English proficiency students, and at-risk students
- Children of military families with transfer orders to Idaho may apply for enrollment before relocating and receive priority treatment as primary attendance area residents
- Effective date is July 1, 2026, with an emergency clause declaring immediate necessity upon that date
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding public charter school admission procedures.
EDUCATION
Last Action
Read second time; filed for Third Reading
3/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Education3/3/2026
Full Bill Text
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