Idaho Capitol Watch
SB 1317: EDUCATION – Adds to existing law to provide for regional service centers.
Creates regional service centers (RSCs) to help Idaho school districts and charter schools share specialized staff for special education and administrative services, addressing recruitment challenges while preserving local control. Establishes governance, funding via state appropriations, and a dedicated contracts fund.
Status
Failed Third Reading (Senate) (March 2, 2026) · Originated in the Idaho Senate · Introduced February 16, 2026
Sponsors
- EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Committees
- JR for Printing
Bill history
- February 16, 2026 — Senate: Introduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing
- February 17, 2026 — Senate: Reported Printed; referred to Education
- February 24, 2026 — Senate: Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading (do_pass)
- February 25, 2026 — Senate: Read second time; filed for Third Reading
- March 2, 2026 — Senate: Read third time in full – FAILED - 16-19-0AYES – Bernt, Bruner(Adams), Burtenshaw, Cook, Foreman, Guthrie, Harris, Lent, Rabe, Ruchti, Semmelroth, Taylor, VanOrden, Ward-Engelking, Wintrow, WoodwardNA (failed)
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