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HB 849: EDUCATION – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding certain placement and movement on the career ladder.
Revises Idaho's career ladder provisions to better recognize industry experience for career technical education instructors and pupil service staff, allowing faster advancement based on performance evaluations rather than requiring multiple years.
Status
Effective (July 1, 2026) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced March 9, 2026
Sponsors
- EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Committees
- JRA for Printing
Bill history
- March 25, 2026 — House: Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
- March 25, 2026 — Senate: Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
- March 25, 2026 — Senate: Signed by President; returned to House
- March 26, 2026 — Senate: Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
- March 26, 2026 — Senate: Delivered to Governor at 12:58 p.m. on March 26, 2026
- March 26, 2026 — Senate: Reported Signed by Governor on March 26, 2026
- March 26, 2026 — Senate: Session Law Chapter 173
- July 1, 2026 — Senate: Effective: 07/01/2026
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