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ID S1362

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Finance Committee

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $3,130,193,000 total for Idaho's Public Schools Educational Support Program for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027), including $1,355,188,100 for the Division of Teachers, $1,700,246,000 for the Division of Student Support, and $25,810,000 for the Idaho Digital Learning Academy

  • Allocates $13,750,000 for teacher professional development and adds $6,359 per cell to career ladder compensation for instructional and pupil service staff

  • Distributes $36,500,000 for classroom technology, wireless infrastructure, and learning management systems, plus $5,000,000 for early literacy training focused on science of reading for K-3 teachers

  • Provides $4,820,000 for English language learner programs, $4,715,000 for coursework for students failing proficiency tests, and $4,324,900 from cigarette/tobacco/lottery funds for school safety and substance abuse prevention

  • Transfers $2,773,295,400 from the General Fund to the Public School Income Fund and declares an emergency effective date of July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Relates to the appropriation to the Public Schools Educational Support Program for fiscal year 2027.

APPROPRIATIONS

Last Action

Retained on calendar

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance3/4/2026
Judiciary and Rules3/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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