The 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. Key changes include the establishment 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 outlines the process for budget meetings and public hearings, requiring that notice be posted at least ten days prior to the meeting.

Additionally, the bill modifies the timeline for the Bureau's annual appropriation request, now requiring submission by the last day of August instead of the first day. It mandates that the request include specific information as outlined in another section of the Idaho Code. The state superintendent of public instruction is tasked with disbursing the appropriated funds no later than July 1 or as soon as practicable thereafter. The bill declares an emergency, making it effective from July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 33-3408