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Senate Education Committee holds bill to let districts reimburse parents for some self-directed learning expenses
Summary
Sen. Stephen Thain presented an amendment to the self-directed learner statute that would allow school districts to reimburse parents for approved expenses related to flexible learning; after extended questions and public comment the committee voted to hold Senate Bill 1017 in committee.
Former Senator Stephen Thain presented an amendment to Idaho's self-directed learner law that would permit school districts and charter schools to reimburse parents or legal guardians for educational expenses "directly related" to flexible learning arrangements for students enrolled in public schools.
Thain described the measure as a tool to help districts compete with private and online providers. Under the amendment…
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