This bill amends Section 33-203 of the Idaho Code to revise the provisions regarding dual enrollment for students in nonpublic and public charter schools. It allows parents or guardians to enroll their children in public schools for dual enrollment purposes while establishing that priority for enrollment in specific programs will be given to full-time public school students. The bill clarifies that dually enrolled students will not count towards the maximum enrollment restrictions of public charter schools and specifies that the primary education provider is responsible for the student's education. Additionally, it introduces new provisions for academic eligibility, stating that students must demonstrate academic proficiency through recognized tests or mechanisms deemed appropriate by their primary education provider.

The bill also expands access to nonacademic public school activities for eligible nonpublic students, allowing them to participate in extracurricular and cocurricular activities. It permits school districts and public charter schools to charge fees for nonpublic student participation in these activities, reflecting the associated costs. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for joint enrollment in regular and alternative public school programs, as well as enrollment in postsecondary institutions, with credits earned contributing to high school graduation requirements. An emergency clause is included, making the act effective on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 33-203