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H 443

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194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Thomas Moakley and 1 co-sponsor

House Bill H 443 allocates $5.4M to enhance education, improve credit mobility, and fund safety programs, impacting students and institutions in Idaho.

Accompanied a study order, see H4733
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Bill Summary · H 443

Summary of House Bill H 443: Appropriations for the Office of the State Board of Education

Purpose and Intent

House Bill H 443 aims to provide supplemental appropriations to the Office of the State Board of Education for fiscal years 2025 and 2026. The bill is designed to enhance educational programs and services, particularly focusing on improving credit mobility and transitioning to outcomes-based funding models in higher education.

Key Provisions

The bill includes several significant appropriations and directives:

  1. Supplemental Appropriations:

    • Credit Mobility Grant: An additional $20,000 is allocated for the Credit Mobility Grant in FY 2025.
    • Maintenance Budget Enhancements: A total of $5,360,700 is added to the maintenance budget, which includes:
      • Funding for a database engineer and software support for the See Tell Now tipline.
      • A cybersecurity testing contract.
      • Marketing funds for the See Tell Now tipline.
      • Replacement vehicles for the School Safety and Security Program.
      • Replacement of OITS hardware.
      • Funding for the Public-Private Workforce Capacity Grant.

  2. Full-Time Equivalent Positions:

    • The bill authorizes an increase of one full-time equivalent position for the Office of the State Board of Education for FY 2026.

  3. Reporting Requirements:

    • The Office of the State Board of Education is required to submit several reports:
      • An interim report on achieving credit and transcript mobility by December 31, 2025.
      • A proposal for transitioning to outcomes-based funding models for colleges and universities by December 31, 2025.
      • Quarterly updates on the progress of the outcomes-based funding model.

  4. Reappropriation Authority:

    • The bill allows for the reappropriation of unexpended balances from the American Rescue Plan Fund for nonrecurring expenditures for FY 2026.

  5. Emergency Clause:

    • An emergency is declared, allowing certain provisions of the bill to take effect immediately upon passage.

Impact

The bill is expected to impact various stakeholders, including:
- Students: Enhanced funding for programs aimed at improving credit mobility and safety.
- Educational Institutions: Increased funding for operational needs and the introduction of new funding models.
- State Board of Education: Additional resources and personnel to manage and implement these initiatives.

Legislative Status

  • Introduced: March 25, 2025
  • Status: The bill was read in full and subsequently failed with a vote of 33-37 on March 26, 2025.

Conclusion

House Bill H 443 represents an effort to bolster educational funding and improve the operational capacity of the Office of the State Board of Education. Despite its failure to pass, the provisions outlined in the bill highlight ongoing discussions about educational funding and program effectiveness in Idaho.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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