TITLE 33

EDUCATION

CHAPTER 56

EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY RESOURCE ACT

33-5605.  education opportunity resource act — rulemaking. (1) The state department of education shall distribute appropriated moneys to districts for reimbursement for the cost of internet service and other allowable services in accordance with the methodology established by the education opportunity resource committee.

(2)  The commission for libraries shall distribute appropriated moneys to Idaho public libraries for reimbursement for the cost of internet service and other allowable services in accordance with the methodology established by the education opportunity resource committee and shall provide technical, E-rate, and security contracting, procurement guidance, and assistance to Idaho public libraries at any such entity’s request.

(3)  The state board of education may:

(a)  Promulgate rules in compliance with chapter 52, title 67, Idaho Code, to implement the provisions of this chapter. In promulgating such rules, the board shall collaborate with the education opportunity resource committee;

(b)  Authorize funding increases for internet service levels when a district consistently exceeds utilization benchmarks, as established by the education opportunity resource committee, during school or business days and hours, provided adequate funding is available; and

(c)  Provide technical, E-rate, and security contracting, procurement guidance, and assistance to districts at any such entity’s request.

History:

[33-5605, added 2016, ch. 182, sec. 3, p. 494; am. 2023, ch. 36, sec. 3, p. 172.]