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APPROPRIATIONS – OFFICE OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION – Relates to the appropriation to the Office of the State Board of Education for fiscal years 2025 and 2026.

68th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)

House Bill 476 allocates $360,700 for educational safety, technology, and a new funding model, enhancing Idaho's educational programs and infrastructure.

Reported Signed by Governor on April 14, 2025 Session Law Chapter 327 Effective: 04/14/2025 SECTION 7; 07/01/2025 SECTION 1-6 & 8
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Bill Summary · H 476

Summary of House Bill 476: Appropriations for the Office of the State Board of Education

Bill Overview

Bill Number: H 476
Title: Appropriations – Office of the State Board of Education
Status: Reported Signed by Governor on April 14, 2025
Effective Dates:
- Section 7: April 14, 2025
- Sections 1-6 & 8: July 1, 2025
Introduced: April 1, 2025
Classification: Bill
Subject: Appropriations, Education

Purpose and Intent

House Bill 476 aims to provide supplemental appropriations to the Office of the State Board of Education for fiscal years 2025 and 2026. The bill focuses on enhancing educational programs and infrastructure, including funding for safety initiatives, technology improvements, and a new funding model for higher education.

Key Provisions

  1. Supplemental Appropriations:

    • FY 2025: An additional $20,000 for the Credit Mobility Grant.
    • FY 2026: A total of $360,700 in enhancements to the maintenance budget, which includes:
      • Funding for a Database Engineer.
      • 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.

  2. Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Positions:

    • Authorization for one additional FTE position for the Office of the State Board of Education for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.

  3. Credit and Transcript Mobility:

    • The Office of the State Board of Education is required to submit a report by December 31, 2025, detailing the use of appropriated funds over the past five years to achieve credit and transcript mobility for Idaho students.

  4. Outcomes-Based Funding Transition:

    • Development of an outcomes-based funding model for higher education institutions, with proposals due by December 31, 2025, and implementation planned for fiscal year 2028 or earlier.

  5. Reappropriation Authority:

    • Unexpended balances from the American Rescue Plan Fund for fiscal year 2025 can be reappropriated for nonrecurring expenditures for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.

  6. Conditions and Limitations:

    • The appropriations are subject to specific conditions, limitations, and restrictions as outlined in the bill.

Impact

The bill is expected to enhance the operational capacity of the Office of the State Board of Education, improve educational safety and technology, and facilitate a transition to a more effective funding model for higher education. The additional funding and resources will directly impact educational institutions, students, and the overall educational infrastructure in Idaho.

Procedural Timeline

  • April 1, 2025: Bill introduced and referred to the Finance Committee.
  • April 3, 2025: Passed in the House and sent to the Senate.
  • April 4, 2025: Signed by the Governor and reported as law.

This summary provides an overview of House Bill 476, highlighting its purpose, key provisions, and potential impact on education in Idaho.

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

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