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Idaho House Bill 622 adjusts per-enrollment funding rates and eligibility rules for the Idaho Digital Learning Academy

Original title: EDUCATION – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding Idaho Digital Learning Academy funding.

Last action · February 11, 2026: Reported Printed and Referred to Education

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What This Bill Proposed

Idaho House Bill 622 lowers the state funding distribution from four hundred forty-five dollars to four hundred twenty-seven dollars per for the Idaho Digital Learning Academy, sets a limit of three funded enrollments per student each school year, and restricts funding eligibility based on student grade level, school district size, and course type starting July 1, 2026.

Why it matters

Changes the per-pupil state allocation for online classes and alters which students qualify for state-funded virtual coursework based on their local school district's population and grade level.

Background
  • The Idaho Digital Learning Academy is a statewide online public school established under Idaho law to provide supplemental online courses to students. context

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Idaho Digital Learning Academy

Receives revised per-enrollment funding amounts and must adhere to new enrollment eligibility criteria.

Directly affected

Idaho school districts and public charter schools

Must pay class fees for students who enroll in classes that do not meet state funding criteria.

Directly affected

Students in grades 6 through 12

Subject to new enrollment caps and eligibility restrictions for state-funded virtual courses.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much funding does the state provide per enrollment for the Idaho Digital Learning Academy under this bill?
The bill provides four hundred twenty-seven dollars per eligible .
What are the grade level requirements for a student's enrollment to qualify for state funding?
The student must be in grades 6 through 12.
When does the State Department of Education distribute the estimated funding?
The department must make an estimated distribution of eighty percent of the funding by no later than July 31 of each fiscal year.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.

Procedural history

2 actions
  1. Feb 11, 2026Committee
    Reported Printed and Referred to Education
  2. Feb 10, 2026Introduced
    Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing

Version history

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Discoveries

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policy shift99% confidence

Funding Rate Reduction

The bill lowers the per-student enrollment distribution amount for the Idaho Digital Learning Academy from $445 to $427.

Connected Entities

Idaho Digital Learning Academy, State Department of Education, Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee
OrganizationIdaho Digital Learning Academy“State online education provider receiving funding under the bill.”Map →
OrganizationState Department of Education“State agency responsible for distributing and reconciling funding.”Map →
OrganizationJoint Finance-Appropriations Committee“Legislative committee tasked with considering per-enrollment amount adjustments.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

legislature.idaho.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy25
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  • Entertainment5
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