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HB 599: EDUCATION – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the Public School Digital Content and Curriculum Fund.

Amends Section 33-4804, Idaho Code, to revise the Public School Digital Content and Curriculum Fund by changing distribution from first-come, first-served to competitive, needs-based criteria established by the State Department of Education, with technical corrections. Effective July 1, 2026.

Status

Effective (July 1, 2026) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced February 5, 2026

Sponsors

  • EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Committees

  • JRA for Printing

Bill history

  • March 17, 2026 — House: Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
  • March 18, 2026 — Senate: Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
  • March 18, 2026 — Senate: Signed by President; returned to House
  • March 18, 2026 — Senate: Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
  • March 18, 2026 — Senate: Delivered to Governor at 4:22 p.m. on March 18, 2026
  • March 19, 2026 — Senate: Reported Signed by Governor on March 19, 2026
  • March 19, 2026 — Senate: Session Law Chapter 60
  • July 1, 2026 — Senate: Effective: 07/01/2026

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