Idaho House passes deep cuts to online school platform

Idaho House passes deep cuts to online school platform

Idaho’s digital learning platform for public schools could soon get half of its budget cut under a bill passed by the House Wednesday.

House Bill 940 — Idaho digital learning academy (+1)

Bill Description: House Bill 940 would reduce both the fee for an IDLA course and tighten eligibility requirements significantly. Rating: +1 Does it increase government spending (for objectionable purposes) or debt? Conversely, does it decrease government spending or debt? According to the statement of purpose, this bill would reduce the estimated IDLA appropriation from FY 27 […]

Statehouse roundup, 3.25.26: IDLA budget cut clears House

The Idaho Digital Learning Alliance (IDLA) is one step closer to losing half its budget.  The House voted, 48-22, Wednesday to approve House Bill 940. The legislation makes several changes to IDLA’s state funding formula, including eliminating support for K-5 programs and Launchpad, an elementary literacy program. The changes would altogether cut $13.4 million from the online learning platform’s $26 million budget next fiscal year.  The vote fol…