S.1288

Idaho S1288 establishes the Idaho High-Needs Student Fund to support local education agencies with high costs for special education.

Idaho S1288 creates the Idaho High-Needs Student Fund to aid local education agencies with high costs for special education. The fund, administered by the state department of education, receives moneys from legislative appropriations, donations, and interest. It provides reimbursements for costs exceeding $30,000 for students with disabilities, up to $80,000 per student. The fund reserves 60% for non-rural agencies and 40% for rural agencies. Local education agencies can apply annually for reimbursement, subject to the fund's balance.