IdahoIdaho caps digital academy tuition and funds student courses
From July 2026 through June 2027, IDLA must use state funds for remedial and advanced coursework and cap tuition for Idaho schools at $40 per enrollment.
What it does
IDLA must use state funds for remedial coursework and advanced learning opportunities, including access to dual-credit courses under state education rules.
IDLA may charge Idaho school districts and charter schools no more than $40 per enrollment.
Argument forA $40 tuition cap could make IDLA courses more affordable for Idaho school districts and charter schools.
Argument againstCapping tuition at $40 per enrollment could limit the money IDLA receives from districts and charter schools to support its courses.
More detail
IDLA must use state funds to provide remedial coursework and advanced learning opportunities. The requirements apply to IDLA's use of state-appropriated funds. Advanced opportunities must follow State Board of Education rules and include access to dual-credit courses. The listed services do not exclude other instruction and training IDLA may provide. These requirements apply from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
IDLA must keep tuition charged to Idaho school districts and charter schools at or below $40 per enrollment. The cap applies to tuition IDLA charges Idaho school districts and charter schools. The limit applies from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
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- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 2Signed by Governor Brad Little on 04/10/26 Session Law Chapter 327 Effective: 07/01/2026Became Law
- Vote recorded Rules Suspended: Ayes 62 Nays 0 Abs/Excd 8, read in full as required –. Result: pass.Lower
- Apr 2Reported delivered to Governor at 5 p.m. on 04/02/26To Governor
- Apr 2Reported signed by the Speaker & ordered delivered to GovernorMinor
- Apr 2Received from Senate; Signed by Speaker; Returned to SenateMajor
- Apr 2Reported enrolled; signed by President; to House for signature of SpeakerMajor
- Apr 2Returned From House Passed; referred to enrollingMinor
- Apr 2Rules Suspended: Ayes 62 Nays 0 Abs/Excd 8, read in full as required – PASSED - 61-3-6AYES – Alfieri, Barbieri, Berch, Bingham, Boyle, Bruce, Burgoyne, Cannon(Cannon), Cayler, Cheatum, Cornilles, Crane(12), Crane(13), Dygert, Egbert(Beazer), Ehardt, Ehlers, Erickson, Fuhriman, Furniss, Galaviz, Gannon, Garner, Hall(Stone), Handy, Harris, Hawkins, Haws, Healey, Hill(Hill), Hostetler, Leavitt, Mathias, McCann, Mendive, Mickelsen, Miller, Mitchell, Monks, Nelsen, Palmer, Petzke, Pickett, Pohanka, Price, Rasor, Raybould, Raymond, Redman, Sauter, Scott, Shepherd, Shirts(Batt), Skaug, Tanner(13), Tanner(14), Thompson, Vander Woude, Veile, Wisniewski, Mr. SpeakerNAYS – Church, Green, RubelAbsent – Beiswenger, Holtzclaw, Manwaring, Marmon, Weber, WheelerFloor Sponsor - PetzkeTitle apvd - to SenatePassed 2nd Chamber
- Apr 2Read second time; Filed for Third ReadingMinor
- Apr 1Read First Time, Filed for Second ReadingMinor
- Vote recorded Rules Suspended (2/3 Vote Read in full as required) – Read third time in full –. Result: pass.Upper
- Apr 1Received from the Senate, Filed for First Reading
- Apr 1Rules Suspended (2/3 Vote - Read in full as required) – Read third time in full – PASSED - 29-6-0AYES – Adams, Anthon, Bernt, Bjerke(Bjerke), Blaylock, Burtenshaw, Carlson, Cook, Den Hartog, Foreman, Galloway, Grow, Guthrie, Harris, Hart, Keyser, Kohl, Lakey, Lenney, Lent, Nichols, Okuniewicz, Ricks, Shippy, Toews, VanOrden, Woodward, Zito, ZuiderveldNAYS – Rabe, Ruchti, Semmelroth, Taylor, Ward-Engelking, WintrowAbsent and excused – NoneFloor Sponsor - GallowayTitle apvd - to HousePassed 1st Chamber
- Apr 1Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second readingMinor
- Apr 1Reported Printed; referred to Finance
- Apr 1Introduced; read first time; referred to JR for PrintingIntroduced
- Apr 2Signed by Governor Brad Little on 04/10/26 Session Law Chapter 327 Effective: 07/01/2026Became Law
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