Idaho Capitol Watch
Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee (JFAC) - Mar 28, 2025 - 8:00 AM - March 28, 2025
The Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee reconvened to redo motions on the Office of the State Board of Education budget for FY2025 and FY2026, inclu
The Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee reconvened to redo motions on the Office of the State Board of Education budget for FY2025 and FY2026, including supplementals for grants and contracts. Votes passed with some opposition due to concerns over funding cuts impacting st
Key topics
- Budget Appropriations
- Education Funding
- Credit Mobility Grant
- Student Program Impacts
- Fiscal Year 2026 Adjustments
Session highlights
- Meeting opens with roll call and introduction of budget items for Office of State Board of Education.
- Discussion and motion on FY2025 supplemental for Credit Mobility Grant; unanimous vote passes.
- Redo motion for FY2026 budget with additions for positions, contracts, and grants; members lament removal of $5 million for in-demand programs.
- Debate on student impacts from funding cuts; vote passes with 17 ayes, 3 nays.
- Approval of reappropriation language with 18 ayes, 2 nays.
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