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H 920

APPROPRIATIONS – HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS – Relates to the appropriation to the State Board of Education and the Board of Regents of the University of Idaho for Health Education Programs for fiscal year 2027.

68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

H 920 appropriates state funds to Idaho's education boards for health education programs in fiscal year 2027, pending funding amount clarification and inter-agency allocation decisions.

Reported Signed by Governor on March 27, 2026 Session Law Chapter 195 Effective: 07/01/2026
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Bill Summary · H 920

Legislative bill overview

H 920 is an appropriations bill that allocates state funding to both the State Board of Education and the University of Idaho Board of Regents specifically for health education programs during fiscal year 2027. The bill is currently in early legislative stages, having just been introduced and referred for printing.

Why is this important

Health education programs affect workforce development in healthcare fields and public health literacy across Idaho. The funding levels in this appropriation will determine the availability and quality of health-related educational opportunities at both K-12 and higher education levels.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding amount specifics: The bill text does not specify the actual dollar amounts being appropriated, making it unclear whether this represents an increase, decrease, or maintenance of current funding levels
  • Program allocation between entities: How funds are divided between K-12 health education (State Board) and university-level programs (Board of Regents) may be subject to debate
  • Definition of "health education programs": Ambiguity about what qualifies as health education (nursing, public health, general health literacy, pandemic preparedness, etc.) could affect implementation and oversight

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

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