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Digital learning program sees enrollment rebound; IDLA proposes course‑fee cut to $40
Summary
The committee reviewed Idaho Digital Learning Academy’s first standalone division budget, growth in enrollments and a board‑level proposal to cut per‑course fees from $75 to $40 while expanding elementary literacy and driver‑education offerings that are driving demand.
Boise — Legislators and analysts on March 4 discussed the budget and enrollment trends for the Idaho Digital Learning Academy (IDLA) after the program was established as its own division for the current budget cycle.
Jared Tetrault of the Legislative Services Office summarized the statutory funding change under last session’s House Bill 452: IDLA’s appropriation is now tied to course enrollments at $430 per eligible enrollment. "The number of estimated enrollments in the current year was budgeted at 49,680," Tetrault said, adding the actual current‑year enrollments were closer to 52,000 and that the appropriation will adjust to actual enrollments when reconciled.
IDLA Superintendent Jeff Simmons told the committee the program has seen…
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