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H 905

APPROPRIATIONS – OFFICE OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION – Relates to the appropriation to the Office of the State Board of Education for fiscal year 2027.

68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

Idaho appropriates fiscal 2027 funding to the State Board of Education office; House passes 42-24 after suspending normal procedures.

Reported Signed by Governor on March 26, 2026 Session Law Chapter 142 Effective: 07/01/2026
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Bill Summary · H 905

Legislative bill overview

H 905 is an appropriations bill that allocates funding to Idaho's Office of the State Board of Education for fiscal year 2027. The bill passed the House on March 18, 2026, with a 42-24 vote after suspending normal rules to allow immediate full reading. The measure now moves to the Senate for consideration.

Why is this important

Education funding appropriations directly affect the operational capacity of state education governance, influencing policy implementation, staffing, and administrative functions that impact schools statewide. Budget decisions at this level can signal legislative priorities regarding education oversight and determine resources available for regulatory and advisory functions.

Potential points of contention

  • The bill passed with a significant partisan split (42 yes, 24 no), suggesting disagreement over education funding levels or priorities between legislative factions
  • The suspension of normal rules to expedite passage indicates either time-sensitive needs or procedural controversy, bypassing standard deliberative processes
  • The specific funding amount and allocation details are not disclosed in available information, making it unclear whether increases, cuts, or redirections are occurring compared to prior years

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

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