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S11252023 Regular SessionSigned into law

Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the enrollment and transfer of pupils.

EDUCATION -- Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the enrollment and transfer of pupils.

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This bill proposes to update Idaho code on "Open Enrollment" so that families can more easily send their children to the public school that works best for them. This is the first comprehensive update to the law in 30 years. Current law allows local school districts to opt out of Open Enrollment altogether, allows districts to charge parents tuition when their child enrolls from other districts, and does not provide parents flexibility. Many school districts have modern Open Enrollment policies reflective of the new era of student mobility, simple transfer of data and up-to-date reporting. However, the law has not kept up with current practices and is outdated. This bill modernizes the law to reflect best practices around the state and give parents more choice.

house Chamber· Mar 21, 2023

House Third Reading

✓ Passed
63 Yea
5 Nay
2 absentPassed by 58 votes
Republican
57 yea/0 nay
Democrat
6 yea/5 nay
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ABSENT / NOT VOTING (2)

Session Law Chapter 156 Effective: 07/01/2023