STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS27808 / H0554
Across the U.S. classroom teachers spend approximately $500 per year out of their own pockets on necessary
classroom supplies and materials. Classroom teachers in Idaho are no different: according to a national study
Idaho teachers spend an average of over $400 dollars per year on classroom supplies and materials.
Subject to appropriation, this legislation would provide an equal distribution of funds to each K-12 public
classroom teacher for classroom supplies and materials.
These funds will go directly into enriching students' classroom experience. Students benefit because needed
supplies and material are now available in the classroom. These funds allow teachers to have more direct control
over their own classroom funds. Teachers will have full decision-making authority over these funds. Policies
will be developed to identify allowable uses and provide for full accountability.
FISCAL NOTE
This program is subject annually to “appropriated funds”. The cost to the general fund would be calculated by
determining the number of eligible teachers times the allocated amount per teacher. For example, today there
are 16,076 classroom teachers in Idaho. An amount per classroom teacher of $100 would equal an appropriation
of $1,607,600.
Contact:
Representative Gayann DeMordaunt
(208) 332-1000
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN INTRODUCED: 02/25/2020, 8:26 AM