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Packet explains HB 521 modernization funds and how they differ from supplemental levies
Summary
The board packet includes an explainer of House Bill 521 (2024) modernization funds: state-funded, intended for building upgrades that directly support student learning, with eligibility rules and minimum useful-life requirements distinct from local supplemental levies.
The Aug. 27 meeting packet includes a section explaining House Bill 521 (passed in 2024) and how modernization funds differ from local supplemental levies. The packet states modernization funds come from the State of Idaho and are earmarked for student learning spaces, not for teacher pay or routine maintenance.
Allowed uses listed in the packet include classrooms, libraries, science labs and instructional-technology infrastructure. Prohibited uses include non-classroom athletic facilities, administrative buildings, bus garages and short-term fixes. The packet also states projects funded by HB 521 must meet lifespan requirements and other eligibility rules. The text is presented as explanatory material to help voters and residents understand funding options and constraints.
