STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS28873 / H0355
This is the FY 2022 original appropriation and FY 2021 supplemental appropriation bill for the Public Schools
Educational Support Program's Division of Operations. This division provides state and federal funding in
support of the operation of Idaho's school districts and charter schools, grades K-12. This division includes
pupil transportation, salaries and benefits for classified staff, technology, and discretionary funds that can be
used for any educational support services or general operations. Adjustments to the division from last year
include a 2% equivalent funding increase for classified staff; $6.4 million for pupil transportation; $9.4 million
for increased discretionary funding based on 325 additional support units; and $3.1 million for salaries and
benefits for 285 additional mid-term support units. The bill also includes additional funding for school employee
health insurance. For FY 2021 the bill provides funding as a result of the Legislature approving H22aas that
lifted the statutory cap for support unit growth for public charter schools for one year.
FISCAL NOTE
Gen Ded Fed Total
FY 2021 Original Appropriation 685,591,900 60,586,400 0 746,178,300
8. Virtual Charter School Cap (H22aas) 0 0 2,173,200 2,173,200
FY 2021 Total Appropriation 685,591,900 60,586,400 2,173,200 748,351,500
Board of Examiners Reduction (38,201,800) 0 0 (38,201,800)
FY 2021 Estimated Expenditures 647,390,100 60,586,400 2,173,200 710,149,700
Removal of Onetime Expenditures 0 0 (2,173,200) (2,173,200)
Restore Board of Examiners Reduction 38,201,800 0 0 38,201,800
FY 2022 Base 685,591,900 60,586,400 0 746,178,300
Public School Salary Change 3,416,800 0 0 3,416,800
Nondiscretionary Adjustments 18,868,600 0 0 18,868,600
Endowment Adjustments (2,211,600) 2,211,600 0 0
FY 2022 Program Maintenance 705,665,700 62,798,000 0 768,463,700
1. Health Insurance - Discretionary 10,575,100 0 0 10,575,100
4. IT Staffing Support (4,000,000) 0 4,000,000 0
5. Technology Funds (10,000,000) 0 10,000,000 0
FY 2022 Total 702,240,800 62,798,000 14,000,000 779,038,800
Chg from FY 2021 Orig Approp 16,648,900 2,211,600 14,000,000 32,860,500
% Chg from FY 2021 Orig Approp. 2.4% 3.7% 4.4%
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: 04/06/2021, 9:03 AM
 PROGRAM DISTRIBUTION FISCAL DETAILS
STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FY 2021 FY 2022
Pupil Transportation Costs $83,040,000 $89,449,100
Salary-Based Apportionment $135,379,600 $140,567,100
State Paid Employee Benefits $26,236,600 $27,537,100
Sub-Total Statutory Requirements $244,656,200 $257,553,300
OTHER DISTRIBUTIONS
Discretionary Funds* $435,971,200 $476,985,500
Board of Examiner's Net Reductions* ($45,469,300) $0
Ada to Enrollment Rule Change* ($18,268,000) $0
District-IT Staff Support (GF Only)* $4,000,000 $4,000,000
Technology (GF Only)* $26,500,000 $26,500,000
Federal COVID-19 Relief Funds $0 $14,000,000
Sub-Total Other Distributions $402,733,900 $521,485,500
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS PER YEAR* $647,390,100 $779,038,800
*Includes Board of Examiner's reductions and/or required
transfers by the Department of Education.
Best 28-Week Count Support Units 15,821 16,146
Discretionary Funding per Support Unit* $22,810 $29,542
Contact:
Jared Tatro
Budget and Policy Analysis
(208) 334-4740
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: 04/06/2021, 9:03 AM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 33-1004E