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S 1444 Idaho Senate · 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

APPROPRIATIONS – PUBLIC SCHOOLS – DIVISION OF STUDENT SUPPORT – Relates to the appropriation to the Public Schools Educational Support Program’s Division of Student Support for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

This bill adjusts funding for Idaho's Division of Student Support for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, allocating $11.9 million from specific funds while reducing overall appropriations by nearly $10 million. The legislation lowers per-student funding for fully virtual schools, cuts $7.5 million in transportation reimbursements, and requires schools offering online classes to report enrollment and attendance data. It also modifies how English learner funds are distributed, establishes new requirements for technology education programs, and mandates a report on special education spending.
Issues: ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill reduces overall appropriations by nearly $10M, cuts transportation reimbursements, and lowers per-student funding for virtual schools, weakening education support funding.85% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill reduces overall appropriations by nearly $10 million, cuts transportation reimbursements, and lowers per-student funding for virtual schools, directly limiting educational resources.85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill reduces funding for virtual schools and cuts transportation reimbursements, limiting access to technology-based education options.75% confidence
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Mar 27, 2026 Signed Apr 2, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Apr 1, 2026 · House Apr 2, 2026

How they voted

26–9
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 36
Apr 1, 2026
D Democratic6
6 Nay
100% Nay
R Republican30
26 Yea 3 Nay 1
86% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
15
Key actions
5
Committee
2
Apr 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Received from Senate; Signed by Speaker; Returned to Senate
lower
Apr 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported enrolled; signed by President; to House for signature of Speaker
upper
Apr 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Rules Suspended: Ayes 59 Nays 6 Abs/Excd 5, read in full as required – PASSED - 56-9-5AYES – Alfieri, Barbieri, Berch, Bingham, Boyle, Bruce, Burgoyne, Cannon(Cannon), Cheatum, Church, Cornilles, Crane(12), Dygert, Egbert(Beazer), Ehardt, Ehlers, Erickson, Fuhriman, Furniss, Galaviz, Gannon, Garner, Green, Hall(Stone), Handy, Harris, Hawkins, Haws, Healey, Hill(Hill), Holtzclaw, Mathias, Mendive, Mickelsen, Miller, Mitchell, Monks, Nelsen, Petzke, Pickett, Pohanka, Price, Rasor, Raybould, Re
lower
Apr 1, 2026
Upper · Passed
Read third time in full – PASSED - 25-9-1AYES – Adams, Anthon, Bernt, Bjerke(Bjerke), Blaylock, Burtenshaw, Carlson, Cook, Den Hartog, Galloway, Grow, Guthrie, Harris, Hart, Keyser, Lakey, Lenney, Lent, Nichols, Okuniewicz, Ricks, Shippy, Toews, VanOrden, WoodwardNAYS – Kohl, Rabe, Ruchti, Semmelroth, Taylor, Ward-Engelking, Wintrow, Zito, ZuiderveldAbsent and excused – ForemanFloor Sponsor - CarlsonTitle apvd - to House
upper
Mar 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
upper
Mar 30, 2026
Committee
Reported Printed; referred to Finance
upper
Mar 27, 2026
Introduced
Introduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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