STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS27963 / H0625
Both the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the State Department of Education were originally created
when Idaho was granted statehood. In 1972, Section 125 of Title 33 Idaho Code established an executive
agency of the State Board of Education, known as the State Department of Education and established duties
for the department. Further, this section requires that the State Superintendent shall serve as the executive
officer of such department and shall have the responsibility for carrying out policies, procedures and duties
authorized by law or established by the state board of education for all elementary and secondary matters.
Among these policies so authorized, the State Department of Education has responsibility for the reporting and
tracking of K-12 related data. Procedurally this is carried out by the State Department of Education within its
Technology Services Unit. This bill recognizes that technology services are an integral part of K-12 support to
our school districts, charter schools, students, parents and teachers. The State Department of Education has the
responsibility for services including the management of the Idaho System for Educational Excellence (ISEE)
and broadband/e-rate support for schools and libraries.
FISCAL NOTE
This bill codifies the existing unit within the State Department of Education and has no fiscal impact.
Contact:
Representative Lance W. Clow
(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: 03/11/2020, 9:03 AM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 33-125