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SB 1362: APPROPRIATIONS – PUBLIC SCHOOLS – Relates to the appropriation to the Public Schools Educational Support Program for fiscal year 2027.

Appropriates $3.13 billion for FY2027 to Public Schools Educational Support Program across six divisions: Teachers ($1.355B), Student Support ($1.700B), Digital Learning Academy ($25.8M), Facilities ($12.6M), Central Services ($19.2M), and Deaf/Blind Services ($17.1M). Includes funding for professional development, classroom technology, literacy, English learners, and health benefits.

Status

Effective (July 1, 2026) · Originated in the Idaho Senate · Introduced March 3, 2026

Sponsors

  • FINANCE COMMITTEE

Committees

  • JR for Printing

Bill history

  • April 1, 2026 — House: Rules Suspended: Ayes 66 Nays 0 Abs/Excd 4, read in full as required – PASSED - 53-14-3AYES – Alfieri, Barbieri, Berch, Bingham, Boyle, Bruce, Burgoyne, Cannon(Cannon), Cheatum, Church, Cornilles, Cra (passed)
  • April 2, 2026 — Senate: Reported enrolled; signed by President; to House for signature of Speaker
  • April 2, 2026 — House: Received from Senate; Signed by Speaker; Returned to Senate
  • April 2, 2026 — House: Reported signed by the Speaker & ordered delivered to Governor
  • April 2, 2026 — House: delivered to Governor at 5 p.m. on 04/02/26
  • April 10, 2026 — House: Signed by Governor on 04/10/26
  • April 10, 2026 — House: Session Law Chapter 330
  • July 1, 2026 — House: Effective: 07/01/2026

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