H 588 Idaho House · 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

EDUCATION – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding virtual public education in Idaho.

This Idaho bill revises rules for virtual public education programs. It requires school districts to verify student residency, ensure curriculum meets state standards, and disclose detailed cost information to parents when contracting with educational providers. The bill prohibits direct payments of state funds to parents and sets certification requirements for virtual teachers. These changes apply to all Idaho school districts offering virtual programs and public charter schools classified as "virtual schools" under revised definitions.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 4, 2026 Last action Feb 5, 2026
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Feb 5, 2026
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