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Senate committee holds bill to allow public schools to reimburse parents for self‑directed learner expenses
Summary
Senate bill 1017, an amendment to Idaho's self‑directed learner statute that would let districts reimburse parents for approved expenses (capped at 65% of district funding per student), drew extended discussion and was held in committee.
Former Senator Stephen Thain presented an amendment (Senate Bill 1017) to Idaho's self‑directed learner statute that would allow parents or legal guardians of qualifying public‑school students to request reimbursement from the student's district or charter school for expenses "directly related to the right to flexible learning." Thain described the change as a tool to give districts flexibility to retain students who otherwise might leave for online or private options.
Under the amendment as presented, reimbursements would be for…
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