APPROPRIATIONS – PUBLIC SCHOOLS – Relates to the appropriation to the Public Schools Educational Support Program for fiscal year 2026.

H 251 is a funding bill that allocates $3.27 billion from various sources to Idaho's Public Schools Educational Support Program for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). It directs specific amounts to key divisions, including $1.36 billion for Teacher Support, $1.67 billion for Student Support, $22 million for the Idaho Digital Learning Academy, and $195 million for Facilities. The bill mandates that $13.75 million from the Public School Income Fund must fund teacher professional development focused on measurable student learning outcomes, and adds $6,359 per staff cell for instructional and pupil service compensation. These allocations and requirements directly affect public school districts, teachers, and students across Idaho by directing how state education funds are distributed and used.