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HB 624: EDUCATION – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding virtual public education in Idaho.
Updates and aligns Idaho Code provisions for virtual education programs in school districts and public charter schools, adding requirements for contracts, residency verification, curriculum standards, conflict of interest policies, teacher certification, and restrictions on direct payments to parents. Expands definition of educational services providers and details eligible supplemental learning expenses.
Status
Effective (July 1, 2026) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced February 10, 2026
Sponsors
- EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Committees
- JRA for Printing
Bill history
- March 5, 2026 — House: Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
- March 6, 2026 — Senate: Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
- March 6, 2026 — Senate: Signed by President; returned to House
- March 9, 2026 — Senate: Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
- March 9, 2026 — Senate: Delivered to Governor at 2:13 p.m. on March 9, 2026
- March 10, 2026 — Senate: Reported Signed by Governor on March 10, 2026
- March 10, 2026 — Senate: Session Law Chapter 12
- July 1, 2026 — Senate: Effective: 07/01/2026
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