This bill appropriates additional funds to the Division of Career Technical Education in Idaho for the fiscal years 2026 and 2027. Specifically, it allocates $1,877,300 from the Idaho Career Ready Students Program Fund for the period from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, to be used for trustee and benefit payments under the Secondary and General Programs program. Additionally, it provides $957,600 for the period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, supplementing previous appropriations.
The bill also declares an emergency, allowing Section 2 to take effect immediately upon passage and approval, while Section 1 will take effect on July 1, 2026. This expedited timeline underscores the urgency of funding for career technical education programs in the state.