Summary

Idaho HB 275 (Open States or Idaho Legislature) provides that a district may utilize up to 15% of certain moneys to pay another school district or public charter school for certain services or to defray certain costs and provides that a district may employ 9.5% fewer positions than funded without a reduction in the number of funded positions being imposed.

Legislative Analysis

HB 275 amends the portion of the state code addressing staff allowance to provide public schools with increased flexibility in staffing. It stipulates that a district may utilize up to 15% of certain moneys to pay another school district or public charter school for certain services or to defray certain costs. It also allows a district to employ 9.5% fewer positions than funded without a reduction in the number of funded positions being imposed.

Of particular relevance to digital learning, the funding of up to 15% that may be used to pay another school district or public charter school, may be used to defray the cost of providing virtual education coursework, including virtual dual credit coursework, without a reduction in the number of funded positions being imposed. This is a positive development since it better enables districts and schools to share resources and to provide greater options for students.

Legislative History

Detailed Vote History: Legiscan |  Open States

Approved by Governor Butch Otter on 4/11/2013