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H 464

APPROPRIATIONS – DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION – Relates to the appropriation to the State Department of Education for fiscal years 2025 and 2026.

68th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)

House Bill 464 allocates $2.4M to enhance Idaho's education funding, supporting programs like ISAT, special education, and nutrition initiatives for better student services.

Reported Signed by Governor on April 3, 2025 Session Law Chapter 286 Effective: 04/03/2025 SECTION 11; 07/01/2025 SECTION 1-10
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Bill Summary · H 464

Summary of House Bill 464 (H 464)

Title

Appropriations – Department of Education
This bill relates to the appropriation to the State Department of Education for fiscal years 2025 and 2026.

Status

  • Reported Signed by Governor: April 3, 2025
  • Session Law Chapter: 286
  • Effective Dates:
    • April 3, 2025 (Section 11)
    • July 1, 2025 (Sections 1-10)

Introduction

  • Introduced on: March 27, 2025
  • Classification: Bill
  • Subject Areas: Appropriations, Education, Schools, and School Districts

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of House Bill 464 is to provide additional funding to the State Department of Education to enhance its maintenance budget for fiscal year 2026. This funding aims to support various educational programs and initiatives, ensuring that the department can meet its operational needs and improve educational services across the state.

Key Provisions

  1. Funding Allocations:

    • The bill appropriates an additional $2,449,400 to the State Department of Education.
    • This includes:
      • Ongoing funding: $435,000
      • One-time funding: $2,014,400

  2. Specific Programs Funded:

    • Partial funding for new ISAT (Idaho Standards Achievement Tests) and IRI (Idaho Reading Indicator) contracts.
    • Funding for the Farm-to-School Program and Child Nutrition Technology Grant Program.
    • Addition of two new staff positions for special education services.
    • One-time funding from the School Bus Camera Fund for the purchase of stop-arms software and training.

  3. Reporting Requirements:

    • The State Department of Education must provide reports on:
      • The performance of underperforming charter schools by January 5, 2026.
      • The status of schools participating in the building capacity project by January 5, 2026.

  4. Data Sharing:

    • The department is required to share monthly data files with the Budget and Policy Analysis Division of the Legislative Services Office.

  5. Federal Funding Restrictions:

    • The bill includes provisions to ensure that state funds are not used to replace lost federal funds without legislative approval.

  6. Acquisition Processes:

    • The bill mandates participation in open, competitive procurement processes for contracts exceeding $25,000.

Impact

  • Who is Affected:

    • The State Department of Education, local school districts, charter schools, and students across Idaho will be directly impacted by the funding and programs outlined in this bill.

  • Budget Adjustments:

    • The total adjusted appropriation for FY 2025 is $107,354,500, with a total appropriation for FY 2026 set at $44,702,200.

Procedural Aspects

  • The bill underwent several legislative actions, including committee reviews and votes, before being signed into law by the Governor on April 3, 2025. The effective dates for various sections of the bill are staggered, with some provisions taking effect immediately and others starting on July 1, 2025.

This summary provides an overview of House Bill 464, highlighting its purpose, key provisions, and the anticipated impact on education in Idaho.

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

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