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HB 279: EDUCATION – Amends and repeals existing law to revise provisions regarding student funding to provide for per-student funding.

Modernizes Idaho's public school funding by shifting toward per-student allocation model while protecting small/rural districts. Revises career ladder allocations, payment schedules, charter school funding, and facilities distributions. Effective July 1, 2025.

Status

Reported Printed (February 21, 2025) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced February 20, 2025

Sponsors

  • WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE

Committees

  • JRA for Printing

Bill history

  • February 20, 2025 — House: Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
  • February 21, 2025 — House: Reported Printed and Referred to Education

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