Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateIdahoEnacted
S 1452: APPROPRIATIONS – PUBLIC SCHOOLS – IDAHO DIGITAL LEARNING ACADEMY – 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 1452 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor on 04/10/26 Session Law Chapter 327 Effective: 07/01/2026 (updated Apr 2, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Overall Score
75OUT OF 100
Score:75/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 50/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion75%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill establishes the specific budget appropriation for the Idaho Digital Learning Academy for the 2027 fiscal year.
Who is affected
Students, teachers, and administrators participating in the Idaho Digital Learning Academy program.
Requirements and enforcement
The Academy must operate within the parameters of the finalized budget allocation.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source; the bill defines the budget limit rather than stating an aggregate cost.
When it takes effect
Effective July 1, 2026.
Potential benefits
Ensures continued availability of online learning resources and staffing for Idaho students.
Risks and tradeoffs
Budget dependency and the sustainability of ongoing digital program costs.
What is still unknown
Detailed breakdown of fund allocation by specific educational department or technology vendor.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Provides consistent fiscal funding for state education infrastructure
- Supports employment of educators within the academy
- Ensures long-term financial planning for FY2027
Risks
- Commits state tax revenue to ongoing programmatic costs
- Opportunity costs relative to other potential school funding
- Limited evidence of comparative efficiency against private sector models
Society
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Expands access to remote coursework for students statewide
- Provides educational flexibility for diverse student needs
- Maintains existing digital curriculum resources
Risks
- Risk of digital divide impacts for students with limited access
- Potential for reduced interpersonal engagement compared to in-person
- Mixed outcomes on student performance for purely online formats
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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
The fiscal impact is significant but details on efficiency or performance metrics were not provided in the abstract.
Analysis scope
Source provided is a brief summary, limiting granular detail on specific line-item appropriations.
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Where it stands
Official recordSigned by Governor on 04/10/26 Session Law Chapter 327 Effective: 07/01/2026
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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