This bill appropriates an additional $3,577,600 to the Public Schools Educational Support Program's Division of the Idaho Digital Learning Academy for the fiscal year 2026, to be funded from the Public School Income Fund. It also mandates a transfer of the same amount from the General Fund to the Public School Income Fund. The bill clarifies that no funds will be withdrawn from the Public Education Stabilization Fund for the Idaho Digital Learning Academy for the fiscal year 2025, requiring the Academy to rely on existing cash balances for any additional costs. Furthermore, it establishes legislative intent regarding the funding process for the Idaho Digital Learning Academy and requires a detailed report on the costs associated with its services.

Additionally, the bill amends existing provisions regarding tuition and funding for the Idaho Digital Learning Academy. Specifically, it reduces the maximum tuition charged per enrollment from $75.00 to $40.00 and increases the funding per enrollment from $430 to $445. The bill outlines the process for distributing funds to the Academy and includes provisions for reconciling enrollments to ensure accurate funding. It also emphasizes that appropriations are subject to specific conditions, limitations, and restrictions, and declares an emergency for the act to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 33-1020