EDUCATION – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding virtual education programs in public school districts and virtual public charter schools.

S 1188 revises Idaho's laws for virtual education programs in public school districts and virtual public charter schools. It prohibits school districts from enrolling new students outside their district boundaries in virtual programs starting July 2025, requires school boards to approve contracts with educational services providers, and mandates that virtual schools can only be authorized by the Public Charter School Commission starting July 2026. School districts must also report virtual program enrollment and financial data to the legislature by January 2026. These changes directly affect public school districts, virtual charter schools, and educational services providers.