This bill amends Section 33-3408 of the Idaho Code, which pertains to the budget and funding for the Idaho Bureau of Educational Services for the Deaf and the Blind. The amendments include the creation of a trust fund that is continuously appropriated to the Bureau, consisting of various sources of funding such as appropriations, fees, and grants. The bill also establishes a requirement for a budget meeting and public hearing to be held by the Bureau's board of directors by the first Monday in July, with proper notice given to the public.

Additionally, the bill revises the timeline for the Bureau's annual appropriation request, now requiring it to be submitted to the state superintendent of public instruction by the last day of August, rather than the first day of August as previously stated. The request must include specific information as outlined in section 67-3502(1) of the Idaho Code. Furthermore, the bill stipulates that funds appropriated to the Bureau should be disbursed by the state superintendent no later than July 1 or as soon as practicable thereafter, to support supplemental services for deaf or hard of hearing and blind or visually impaired students in Idaho. An emergency clause is included, making the act effective on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 33-3408