This bill amends Section 33-1004 of the Idaho Code, which pertains to the staff allowance for school districts. Key changes include the calculation of instructional, pupil service, administrative, and classified staff allowances based on support units, with specific multipliers for each category. Notably, the bill allows districts to contract for services with nondistrict employees, who can be counted in the staff allowance, and introduces provisions for districts with fewer than forty support units to increase their staff allowances under certain conditions. Additionally, it permits districts to use a portion of the instructional staff allowance for kindergarten teacher home visits to foster relationships with students' families.

The bill also removes previous language that mandated a one percent annual reduction in staff allowances for districts with larger average class sizes compared to the statewide average. This change aims to simplify the staff allowance calculations and provide more flexibility for districts in managing their staffing needs. The bill declares an emergency, making it effective from July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 33-1004