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HJM 11: EDUCATION – States findings of the Legislature and calls on Congress to pass and fully fund legislation that fulfills the 40% federal funding commitment in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
House Joint Memorial 11 urges Congress to fulfill the 40% federal funding commitment under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), currently at ~12% in Idaho. Directs the State Superintendent to report annually on IDEA funding impacts. Delivered to Secretary of State February 20, 2026.
Status
Signed by Presiding Officers (February 19, 2026) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced January 26, 2026
Sponsors
- EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Committees
- JRA for Printing
Bill history
- February 10, 2026 — House: Read Third Time in Full – ADOPTED - 40-28-2AYES – Berch, Bingham, Burgoyne, Cannon, Cheatum, Church, Dygert, Egbert, Ehlers, Erickson, Fuhriman, Furniss, Galaviz, Gannon, Garner, Green, Hall(Stone), H (passed)
- February 11, 2026 — Senate: Received from the House passed; filed for first reading (passed)
- February 11, 2026 — Senate: Introduced, read first time; referred to: Education
- February 16, 2026 — Senate: Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; to 10th order; held one legislative day (do_pass)
- February 17, 2026 — Senate: Read in full – ADOPTED – voice voteFloor Sponsor – BurtenshawTitle apvd – to House (passed)
- February 18, 2026 — House: Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
- February 19, 2026 — Senate: Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
- February 19, 2026 — Senate: Signed by President; returned to House
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