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 restricts withdrawals 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 costs associated with eligible enrollments exceeding the appropriation. Additionally, it outlines legislative intent regarding the funding process for the Idaho Digital Learning Academy and requires a detailed report on costs and budgeted amounts for services provided.

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 also establishes a timeline for the distribution of funds and mandates that the state department of education reconcile enrollments to ensure funding aligns with verified enrollments. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, due to an emergency declaration.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 33-1020