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H 417

APPROPRIATIONS – STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION – COMMUNITY COLLEGES – Relates to the appropriation to the State Board of Education for community colleges for fiscal year 2026.

68th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)

House Bill 417 allocates $1.68 million to Idaho's community colleges, enhancing budgets and transitioning to an outcomes-based funding model for better student support.

Reported Signed by Governor on April 2, 2025 Session Law Chapter 260 Effective: 07/01/2025
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Bill Summary · H 417

Summary of House Bill 417: Appropriations for Community Colleges

Bill Overview

  • Bill Number: H 417
  • Title: Appropriations – State Board of Education – Community Colleges
  • Status: Signed by Governor on April 2, 2025; Effective Date: July 1, 2025
  • Introduced: March 19, 2025
  • Classification: Appropriations Bill
  • Subject: Education, Colleges and Universities

Purpose and Intent

House Bill 417 aims to enhance the funding for community colleges in Idaho for the fiscal year 2026. The bill appropriates an additional $1,679,800 to the State Board of Education, which will be used to support the maintenance budget of community colleges across the state. This funding is intended to address enrollment workload adjustments and facilitate a transition to an outcomes-based funding model for community colleges.

Key Provisions

  1. Funding Allocation:

    • The bill allocates a total of $1,679,800 distributed among the following community colleges:
      • College of Eastern Idaho: $496,800
      • College of Southern Idaho: $690,000
      • College of Western Idaho: $493,000

  2. Outcomes-Based Funding Model:

    • The Office of the State Board of Education is tasked with developing an outcomes-based funding model to replace the current enrollment workload adjustment system.
    • A proposal for this new funding model must be submitted to the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee by December 31, 2025.
    • The implementation of the new funding model is targeted for fiscal year 2028 or earlier.

  3. Reporting Requirements:

    • The State Board of Education is required to provide quarterly progress reports to the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee regarding the development of the outcomes-based funding model.

  4. Conditions and Limitations:

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

Impact

  • Affected Entities: The funding will directly benefit the College of Eastern Idaho, College of Southern Idaho, and College of Western Idaho, enhancing their operational budgets and supporting educational programs.
  • Long-term Changes: The transition to an outcomes-based funding model is expected to shift how community colleges are funded, potentially aligning financial support with student outcomes and performance metrics.

Procedural Timeline

  • March 19, 2025: Bill introduced and referred to the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee.
  • March 31, 2025: Passed by the House and Senate.
  • April 2, 2025: Signed by the Governor.
  • Effective Date: July 1, 2025.

This bill represents a significant step in enhancing the financial support for community colleges in Idaho, aiming to improve educational outcomes and adapt funding mechanisms to better serve students and institutions.

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

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