The bill amends Section 33-1027 of the Idaho Code to revise the provisions regarding student enrollment counts in schools and school districts. It establishes that the state board of education is responsible for creating rules that outline the procedures for determining and reporting student enrollment counts. Key provisions include that full-time enrollment (FTE) is based on enrollment in any school district or public charter school, with specific limits on FTE for kindergarten and students attending summer or night school programs. Additionally, it mandates that each school district or public charter school conduct official counts of enrolled students on designated dates throughout the school year.

Significantly, the bill introduces new requirements regarding student enrollment eligibility. It specifies that a school district or public charter school shall not count as enrolled any student who has unexcused absences totaling eleven or more consecutive school days prior to the official count date. Furthermore, it stipulates that a student cannot be counted as enrolled unless their parent or legal guardian has provided consent for their enrollment in the respective school district or public charter school. The bill declares an emergency, making it effective on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 33-1027