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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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What this bill does

Overall score

Score75/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 60/100

Bill summary

Official

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.. Currently in Senate.

Key analysis

Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion70%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental impact identified.

Risks

  • No direct environmental impact identified.

Economy

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Provides stable funding for digital educational infrastructure.
  • Supports ongoing operations of state-wide instructional programs.

Risks

  • Dependence on state funding cycles for administrative continuity.

Society

Positive Outlook
75%

Benefits

  • Maintains access to online educational coursework for students.
  • Supports resource equity for districts lacking specialized instructors.

Risks

  • Reliance on digital access may create gaps for students with poor connectivity.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Lack of detailed budget schedules obscures specific shifts in funding priorities.

Limitation

Analysis based solely on abstract; full appropriations breakdown not provided.

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Where it stands

Signed by Governor on 04/10/26 Session Law Chapter 331 Effective: 07/01/2026

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete

Enacted

Complete
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