This bill amends Section 33-1021 of the Idaho Code to revise the provisions regarding the math and science requirement for high school graduation. It establishes a framework for distributing funds to school districts to support the hiring of additional math and science teachers and to cover costs associated with providing these courses. The distribution of funds is based on school enrollment, with specific criteria outlined for schools of varying sizes. Notably, the bill replaces the previous classifications for staff positions with new metrics, increasing the support for schools with different enrollment levels.

Key changes include the replacement of the previous ratios for classified staff positions with new ratios for instructional staff positions, specifically changing the distribution for schools with enrollments of 100 to 159 from one-ninth (1/9) to one-half (0.50) of an instructional staff position, and for schools with enrollments of 160 to 319 from two-sevenths (2/7) to three-quarters (0.75) of an instructional staff position. Additionally, the bill clarifies that ninth-grade students who will attend the regular high school upon matriculating to tenth grade will be included in the enrollment count for funding purposes. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, due to an emergency declaration.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 33-1021