Idaho Capitol Watch
HB 251: APPROPRIATIONS – PUBLIC SCHOOLS – Relates to the appropriation to the Public Schools Educational Support Program for fiscal year 2026.
Appropriates $3.275 billion for FY2026 to Public Schools Educational Support Program across Teachers ($1.359B), Student Support ($1.669B), Digital Learning Academy ($22.2M), Facilities ($195M), Central Services ($14.2M), and Deaf/Blind Services ($16.3M). Includes directives for professional development, technology, safety, and reporting.
Status
Signed by Governor (March 13, 2025) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced February 14, 2025
Sponsors
- APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
Committees
- JRA for Printing
Bill history
- February 25, 2025 — Senate: Read second time; filed for Third Reading
- March 5, 2025 — Senate: Read third time in full – PASSED - 31-1-3AYES – Adams, Anthon, Bernt, Bjerke, Blaylock, Burtenshaw, Carlson, Cook, Den Hartog, Foreman, Galloway, Grow, Guthrie, Harris, Hart, Keyser, Kohl, Lakey, Lent (passed)
- March 7, 2025 — House: Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
- March 10, 2025 — Senate: Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
- March 10, 2025 — Senate: Signed by President; returned to House
- March 10, 2025 — Senate: Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
- March 11, 2025 — Senate: Delivered to Governor at 8:10 a.m. on March 11, 2025
- March 13, 2025 — Senate: Reported Signed by Governor on March 12, 2025 Session Law Chapter 43 Effective: 07/01/2025
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