Idaho Capitol Watch
HB 164: EDUCATION – Amends and adds to existing law to establish the Idaho Education Opportunity Program.
Establishes the Idaho Education Opportunity Program (IEOP), providing state-funded accounts for qualified K-12 students to attend accredited private schools or pursue personalized education plans. Funding scales by family income (20-80% of per-pupil allocation; 100% for special needs). Adds income tax deduction for private school tuition. Currently referred to House Education Committee.
Status
Reported Printed (February 7, 2025) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced February 6, 2025
Sponsors
- EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Committees
- JRA for Printing
Bill history
- February 6, 2025 — House: Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
- February 7, 2025 — House: Reported Printed and Referred to Education
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