The bill amends Section 33-5605 of the Idaho Code, specifically revising the distribution of appropriated funds to school districts for internet services. The term "department" is replaced with "board" to clarify that the state board of education will be responsible for distributing these funds. The bill also outlines the responsibilities of the commission for libraries, which will distribute funds to public libraries for similar internet service reimbursements and provide technical assistance as needed.

Additionally, the state board of education is granted the authority to create rules for implementing the provisions of this chapter and to authorize funding increases for districts that exceed internet utilization benchmarks. The bill emphasizes collaboration with the education opportunity resource committee in these processes. An emergency clause is included, making the act effective on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 33-5605