REVISED
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS30469 / H0267
The intent of this legislation is to expand the capacity of career technical education (CTE) in Idaho middle
and high schools (grades 7-12), particularly in rural and remote communities. The legislation is designed to
incentivize districts to create programs that prepare students to meet local and regional industry and workforce
needs. The legislation has two components. The first component is the Idaho Career Ready Students (ICRS)
Program. The Idaho Career Ready Students Program will be created as a capital fund for Idaho public secondary
schools. This fund will be established in the State Department of Education and administered by the Idaho
Career Ready Students Program Council. The second component updates added-cost funding, which will now
have a foundation in Idaho law. By placing added-cost funding in chapter 22, Title 33, it provides ongoing
support for existing CTE programs statewide, support for schools which receive ICRS grants in the coming
years and provides a level of transparency for how funds are allocated. The current allocation for secondary
CTE funds is insufficient and does not fully fund all approved CTE programs, leaving communities to bridge
the gap or forego needed industry and workforce training programs.
FISCAL NOTE
The fiscal impact is $50 million, which consists of$45 million to be deposited into an Idaho Career Ready
Students Program Fund for one-time capital projects and $5 million in the Division of Career Technical
Education budget for added-cost programs, with ongoing appropriations.
Contact:
Representative Josh Wheeler
(208) 332-1000
Representative Judy Boyle
(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 REVISED: 03/08/2023, 7:23 AM