Ask JFAC to Support the $161 Million Supplemental Appropriation for Schools!

Remember in 2022, when Governor Brad Little convened a special session to pass HB 1 – which made record-breaking investments in K-12 schools? While HB 1 sailed through the Legislature and received an endorsement of a whopping 77% of Idaho voters, that investment has yet to come to fruition due to reversion back to attendance-based funding last year. Public schools in Idaho have had nearly $161 million “held back,” and some may soon see reductions in their upcoming payments from the State. Superintendent Critchfield has asked the Legislature for a Supplemental Appropriation for this fiscal year so that these investments can become a reality in your neighborhood public schools. It’s the middle of February, and we have yet to hear if the Supplemental will become a reality. 

Ask the Joint Finance and Appropriations committee members to follow through on HB 1 and pass the supplemental today.