Lawmakers Press State Board Over Budget Growth, IT Needs and $15M Workforce Grant Request
Lawmakers on the Joint Finance Committee questioned growth in the Office of the State Board of Education's staff and budget, sought a written IT plan, pressed for details on a proposed $15 million public‑private workforce capacity grant and asked for more information about Independent Study Idaho and how DEI‑related activities are funded.
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The Joint Finance Committee heard detailed questions about the Office of the State Board of Education's (OSB) FY2026 request during a work‑group presentation that focused on the agency's expanding responsibilities, information‑technology capacity and a one‑time $15 million public‑private workforce capacity grant proposed by the governor.
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