IdahoS 13392026 regular legislative sessionSenateWALLET

EDUCATION – Repeals and adds to existing law to provide for strategic performance plans and training.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

6 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

State reviews, help, and consequences for schools

By September 1, 2026, the State Board sets the matrix used to judge progress. Each year, the Education Department reviews every district and charter, spreads best practices, and names the top 10% as educational excellence. Schools with strong, steady results can get flexibility that uses multi-year trends. If a school shows no progress on most goals, the superintendent helps reset the plan and offers peer mentors. After two years with no progress, the state approves remediation funds, aligned training budgets and materials, and provides formal training. After three years, the state runs an operations review and has final say on the next year’s instructional calendar; for charters, it also consults the authorizer. If asked, the superintendent reports to lawmakers on high performers.

Flexible measures for high-need schools

A district or charter may apply to use alternative success measures if 25% or more of its students are in listed high-need groups. Add the five group counts, divide by total enrollment, and multiply by 100. If the result is 25% or higher, the school can apply. Public charters may use their performance certificate framework to satisfy the plan requirement. These options start July 1, 2026.

Less routine reporting for schools

Starting July 1, 2026, the law cuts state reporting that is not federal, finance-related, or tied to the Professional Standards Commission. Districts and charters keep only the required reports.

New multi-year school performance plans

Every district and public charter must keep a data-driven strategic performance plan. Plans cover at least four years, are updated each summer, and the first annual submission is due October 1, 2027. Goals must be clear and measurable and use evidence-based strategies. Plans focus on student proficiency, growth, college and career readiness, outcomes for at-risk and economically disadvantaged students, and board stewardship and legal compliance. Local boards work with superintendents or charter leaders and do outreach to families, staff, and local businesses. Boards review progress at least quarterly, and each plan is posted on the district or charter website. The law defines progress as measurable improvement toward the plan’s goals. The law repeals the old planning statute on July 1, 2026.

Training money for school boards

Each district and public charter can get up to $6,600 for leadership and governance training. The money is reimbursed after training and may use up to 25% for administrator mentorships. Training must cover planning, finance, ethics, governance, and leader evaluations. This funding starts July 1, 2026.

Penalty for late plan filing

If a district or charter misses the plan deadline, the state can withhold part of its funds. The amount matches the state’s extra burden and is returned when the plan is filed. This rule starts July 1, 2026.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Affiliation unavailable

Cosponsors

Dave Lent
Republican • Senate
Michael Leman Veile
Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 86 • No: 17

Senate vote • 3/24/2026

Senate Floor Vote

Yes: 52 • No: 17

Senate vote • 3/12/2026