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State Board systemwide office seeks small FY26 training funding for minors on campus; transfers to institutions continue
Summary
Legislative analysts reviewed the State Board’s systemwide budget, noting about $4 million is typically transferred to institutions for research; the FY2026 requests are modest and include $15,000 for training materials related to minors on campus amid growth in dual‑credit and other programs.
Legislative analysts presented the college and university systemwide budget to the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee and described a stable base budget that largely transfers funds to institutions for research and systemwide programs.
Kevin Campbell, budget and policy analyst, said the systemwide account is a mechanism to fund research and activities that have cross‑institution benefit. He told the committee that the systemwide budget has a base of about $6.4 million, of which roughly $4 million is typically transferred annually to colleges and universities for research activities and institutional projects.
Campbell said systemwide houses about 2.5 FTP and that recent enhancements added support for online learning platforms, Apply Idaho, and other projects. For FY2026, systemwide requested $15,000 for training materials related to minors on campus. The request aims to help institutions manage an increase in younger students on campuses — not only dual‑credit students but also camps and other programs that bring students under age 18 to college facilities. The analyst said the request is in systemwide because of the program’s statewide implications.
Joshua Woodworth, director for the State Board of Education, was present and answered questions about student populations and how younger students may be on campus for supports or camps.
The committee did not take final action during the presentation. Analysts said FY2025 estimated expenditures include the transfers and that systemwide’s appropriation after transfers will look similar to recent years.
