STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS28961 / H0388
This bill provides funding from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) for Idaho's school districts and
public charter schools for FY 2022. This includes onetime funding for the Elementary and Secondary School
Emergency Relief Funds (ESSER 3) and onetime funding for existing special education programs as part of
the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA).
The bill also amends Section 33-907, Idaho Code, and restricts the withdrawal of any moneys from the Public
Education Stabilization Fund (PESF) for any moneys appropriated for FY 2022 only. Finally the bill includes
a section that acknowledges the actions in this bill are onetime in nature and for onetime purposes.
FISCAL NOTE
This bill provides onetime funding of $454,031,900 from the American Rescue Plan Fund for FY 2022. This
includes $439,642,000 for ESSER III funds; $13,233,700 for IDEA Part B grants; and $1,156,200 for special
education services for children aged 4-5 years old.
The bill also restricts any withdrawal of moneys from PESF for FY 2022, which will potentially save state
funds for FY 2022 related costs.
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: 04/29/2021, 2:08 PM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 33-907