Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateIdahoEnacted
S 1438: APPROPRIATIONS – PUBLIC SCHOOLS – IDAHO DIGITAL LEARNING ACADEMY DIVISION – Relates to the appropriation to the Public Schools Educational Support Program’s Division of the Idaho Digital Learning Academy for fiscal year 2027.
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S 1438 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor on 04/10/26 Session Law Chapter 331 Effective: 07/01/2026 (updated Apr 2, 2026).
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OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
63OUT OF 100
Score:63/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion70%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill authorizes the budget for the Idaho Digital Learning Academy (IDLA) for the fiscal year 2027.
Who is affected
The Idaho Digital Learning Academy, school districts utilizing the academy, and students accessing online learning.
Requirements and enforcement
The academy must operate within the parameters established by the state legislative budget cycle.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
Effective July 1, 2026.
Potential benefits
Supports consistent, state-sanctioned access to online learning and advanced coursework for students across Idaho.
Risks and tradeoffs
Potential for annual budget dependency and standard fiscal opportunity costs.
What is still unknown
Exact funding levels and specific program allocations for the fiscal year 2027 are not specified.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Provides consistent funding for public digital education staff
- Supports operational stability for the state’s online education division
- Ensures continued availability of digital curriculum resources
Risks
- Increases reliance on state tax-payer funding streams
- Creates opportunity costs for other public school programs
- Limits agency flexibility to pivot spending priorities
Society
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Expands educational access for rural student populations
- Supports remote learning options for diverse student needs
- Provides flexibility in student scheduling and course selection
Risks
- Potential disparity in student-led at-home digital access
- Reduced face-to-face interaction for online-only learners
- Risk of standardized curriculum limiting local school autonomy
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Mandates public legislative oversight for educational funding
- Ensures fiscal transparency through the state budget process
- Establishes clear financial parameters for the division
Risks
- Legislative budget control can limit administrative independence
- Budgeting process may lack granular public operational detail
- Performance oversight often deferred to indirect review
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
No specific fiscal impact amounts are provided to verify total budgetary change.
Analysis scope
Appropriation amounts are not detailed in the provided abstract.
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Where it stands
Official recordSigned by Governor on 04/10/26 Session Law Chapter 331 Effective: 07/01/2026
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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