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2023 Idaho Code › Title 33 - EDUCATION › Chapter 21 - JUNIOR COLLEGES › Section 33-2136 - STUDENT CENTERS AND STUDENT UNION BUILDINGS.

33-2136. STUDENT CENTERS AND STUDENT UNION BUILDINGS. In addition to the powers conferred upon dormitory housing commissions by the other provisions of this chapter, a dormitory housing commission is empowered to acquire, construct, improve, add to, reconstruct, repair, maintain, operate and manage any or all student union buildings and student centers to consist of a building or buildings containing the facilities, equipment and furnishings common to student union buildings and student centers as such buildings and centers exist in the various colleges and universities in the United States, including but without limitation, facilities for the feeding and recreation of students and including all equipment, structures, appurtenances and facilities necessary to supplying such unions and centers with sewer, water, electric, heating, telephone and similar public utility facilities, landscaping, parking space, and streets, roads or alleys necessary for proper ingress and egress. Wherever the words "dormitory project" or "dormitory housing project" appear in this chapter, whether in the singular or plural, they shall be understood to include student union buildings, student centers and facilities as authorized in this section, either singly or in combination with one or more dormitories or similar housing facilities. Wherever the word "dormitory" appears in this chapter, whether singular or plural, it shall be understood to include a student union building or student union center and related facilities as authorized in this section.
History:
[(33-2136) I.C., sec. 33-2142, as added by 1961, ch. 30, sec. 2, p. 40.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 33 - EDUCATION › Chapter 21 - JUNIOR COLLEGES › Section 33-2137 - IMPOSITION AND COLLECTION OF STUDENT FEES AND CHARGES.

33-2137. IMPOSITION AND COLLECTION OF STUDENT FEES AND CHARGES. In each junior college district in which there shall now or hereafter exist a student union building or student center, there is hereby imposed upon each student in attendance at the college of such district a student union fee for the use and availability of such student union building or student center, the amount of which shall be fixed from time to time by the board of trustees of such district, such fee shall be in addition to all other fees authorized to be imposed by such board of trustees and shall not be subject to any statutory limit which may exist on total fees imposed by such board of trustees. Where such student union building or student center shall have been constructed by a junior college housing commission through the issuance of bonds under this chapter, the proceeds of such student union fees shall be regarded as one of the revenues derived from the operation of the student union building or student center, and such board of trustees and such junior college housing commission are authorized to enter into such agreements as they may see fit with respect to the amounts of such fees and the manner of the collection and disposition thereof. Any such agreement may provide that the fees so fixed shall not be diminished or decreased after the issuance of any such bonds until such bonds shall have been retired.
History:
[(33-2137) I.C., sec. 33-2143, as added by 1961, ch. 30, sec. 3, p. 40.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 33 - EDUCATION › Chapter 21 - JUNIOR COLLEGES › Section 33-2138 - HOUSING COMMISSIONS VALIDATED.

33-2138. HOUSING COMMISSIONS VALIDATED. All junior college housing commissions heretofore created or activated under the provisions of this chapter are hereby declared to be validly organized and legally created public bodies and all acts and proceedings heretofore taken in connection with the creation or activation of such commissions and taken by such commissions for the authorization, sale and issuance of the bonds of such commissions for the purpose of acquiring or constructing dormitory, housing or student union building or center projects, any or all, are hereby validated, confirmed and declared to be legally effective.
History:
[(33-2138) I.C., sec. 33-2144, as added by 1961, ch. 30, sec. 4, p. 40.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 33 - EDUCATION › Chapter 21 - JUNIOR COLLEGES › Section 33-2139 - STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE ACCOUNT CREATED.

33-2139. STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE ACCOUNT CREATED. There is hereby created a state community college account in the state operating fund in the state treasurer’s office to which shall be credited all moneys that may be transferred pursuant to section 23-404(1)(b)(iii), Idaho Code. The state treasurer shall make such disbursements from the account as may be ordered by the state board of education in accordance with the provisions of this act.
History:
[33-2139, added 1967, ch. 350, sec. 1, p. 993; am. 1982, ch. 255, sec. 9, p. 662; am. 2012, ch. 35, sec. 1, p. 106; am. 2014, ch. 16, sec. 1, p. 23.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 33 - EDUCATION › Chapter 21 - JUNIOR COLLEGES › Section 33-2141 - DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS — METHOD — FUNDS DISBURSED NOT CONSIDERED IN FIXING TUITION.

33-2141. DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS — METHOD — FUNDS DISBURSED NOT CONSIDERED IN FIXING TUITION. Funds transferred to the state community college account shall be disbursed quarterly to the qualifying community college districts. Funds disbursed under this act shall not be considered by the board of trustees of any community college in fixing tuition of such college pursuant to section 33-2110, Idaho Code.
History:
[33-2141, added 1967, ch. 350, sec. 4, p. 993; am. 1974, ch. 260, sec. 1, p. 1682; am. 1987, ch. 142, sec. 1, p. 283; am. 2012, ch. 35, sec. 2, p. 106.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 33 - EDUCATION › Chapter 21 - JUNIOR COLLEGES › Section 33-2142 - DIRECT PAYMENT TO BOARD — UTILIZATION.

33-2142. DIRECT PAYMENT TO BOARD — UTILIZATION. Disbursement shall be by direct payment to the governing board of such Junior College District which board shall utilize and disburse such funds in the furtherance of the academic program which such board is authorized by law to administer.
History:
[33-2142, added 1967, ch. 350, sec. 5, p. 993.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 33 - EDUCATION › Chapter 21 - JUNIOR COLLEGES › Section 33-2143 - DISPOSITION OF FUNDS WHEN JUNIOR COLLEGE CEASES TO OPERATE.

33-2143. DISPOSITION OF FUNDS WHEN JUNIOR COLLEGE CEASES TO OPERATE. Should any Junior College cease to operate as a Junior College existing under and by reason of Chapter 21 of Title 33, Idaho Code, during the biennium for which this Act is effective, the Board of Education of the state of Idaho shall compute the amount that such Junior College would be entitled to for the current year during which said Junior College would be inoperative based upon its enrollment for the preceding year during which it was operated and shall return the amount which would have been due such Junior College to the Treasurer of the State of Idaho to be placed in the General Fund of the State of Idaho by said Treasurer, provided, however, that if, during the biennium for which this Act is effective, any Junior College shall be made an institution of higher education of the State of Idaho within the jurisdiction and control of the State Board of Education, said board shall retain the amount which would have otherwise accrued to said Junior College and such funds so retained shall be added to other funds appropriated to said college and use [used] for the maintenance and operation thereof.
History:
[33-2143, added 1967, ch. 350, sec. 6, p. 993.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 33 - EDUCATION › Chapter 21 - JUNIOR COLLEGES › Section 33-2144 - DISBURSEMENT TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT FUND.

33-2144. DISBURSEMENT TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT FUND. The disbursing of funds as provided by sections 33-2139 through 33-2143, Idaho Code, shall be subject to the payments required to be made by section 59-1324, Idaho Code, from the state community college account to the public employee retirement fund. Such payments shall be prior to the payment of funds from the state community college account to the several community college districts as provided by said statute.
History:
[33-2144, added 1969, ch. 144, sec. 2, p. 466; am. 2013, ch. 187, sec. 4, p. 450.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 33 - EDUCATION › Chapter 21 - JUNIOR COLLEGES › Section 33-2145 - PROCEDURES TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE.

33-2145. PROCEDURES TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE. (1) The board of trustees of each community college must adopt a policy for measures and procedures to prevent the spread of contagious or infectious disease, including temporary closure of the college or any of its buildings or campuses. Such policy must be adopted in consultation with the district health department of any public health district in which the college offers in-person classes. Notwithstanding any law or rule to the contrary, once such policy is adopted, only the board of trustees, acting in accordance with the policy, has the authority to close a community college or any of its buildings or campuses, to limit its programs or activities, or to require other measures at the college for the purpose of preventing the spread of contagious or infectious disease.
(2) A community college board of trustees or a community college acting in accordance with a policy adopted pursuant to this section may not be held to violate any order issued by the department of health and welfare pursuant to section 56-1003(7), Idaho Code; a district board of health pursuant to section 39-414(2), Idaho Code; or a city pursuant to section 50-304, Idaho Code.
History:
[33-2145, added 2021, ch. 15, sec. 2, p. 37.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 33 - EDUCATION › Chapter 22 - VOCATIONAL EDUCATION — FEDERAL AID › Section 33-2201 - ASSENT TO SMITH-HUGHES ACT.

33-2201. ASSENT TO SMITH-HUGHES ACT. The state of Idaho hereby accepts the benefits and provisions of an act of Congress approved February 23, 1917, entitled "An act to provide for the promotion of vocational education, to provide for the cooperation with the states and the promotion of such education in agriculture and the trades and industries; to provide for the cooperation with the states in the preparation of teachers of vocational subjects; and to appropriate money and regulate its expenditure," commonly known as the Smith-Hughes Act.
History:
[(33-2201) 1919, ch. 53, sec. 1, p. 160; C.S., sec. 1002, I.C.A., sec. 32-1701.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 33 - EDUCATION › Chapter 22 - VOCATIONAL EDUCATION — FEDERAL AID › Section 33-2203 - FURTHER POWERS OF BOARD.

33-2203. FURTHER POWERS OF BOARD. The board shall have full power to formulate plans for the promotion of career technical education in such subjects as are an essential and integral part of the public school system of the state of Idaho, and to provide for the preparation of teachers of such subjects. It shall have full power to fix the compensation of such officials and assistants as may be necessary to administer the federal act herein referred to and to pay such compensation and other necessary expenses of administration from funds appropriated in this chapter and from money received under the provisions of the federal act. It shall have authority to make studies and investigations relating to career technical education in such subjects, to promote and aid in the establishment of local communities of schools, departments or classes, giving training in such subjects; to cooperate with the local communities in the maintenance of such schools, departments or classes; to prescribe qualifications for teachers, directors and supervisors for such subjects, and to have full authority to provide for the certification of such teachers, directors and supervisors, subject to the laws and rules governing the state board of education; to cooperate in the maintenance of classes supported and controlled by the public for the preparation of teachers, directors and supervisors of such subjects, or to maintain such classes under its own direction and control; and to establish and determine by general rule the qualifications to be possessed by persons engaged in the training of career technical teachers.
History:
[(33-2203) 1919, ch. 53, part of sec. 2, p. 161; C.S., sec. 1004; I.C.A., sec. 32-1703; am. 1999, ch. 329, sec. 6, p. 857; am. 2016, ch. 25, sec. 12, p. 44.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 33 - EDUCATION › Chapter 22 - VOCATIONAL EDUCATION — FEDERAL AID › Section 33-2204 - MEETINGS OF STATE BOARD.

33-2204. MEETINGS OF STATE BOARD. The state board of education, when acting as the state board for career technical education, shall hold four (4) regular meetings annually at such time and place as may be directed by said board, but special meetings may be called at any time and at a place designated in said call by the president.
History:
[(33-2204) 1919, ch. 53, part of sec. 2, p. 161; C.S., sec. 1005; I.C.A., sec. 32-1704; am. 1999, ch. 329, sec. 7, p. 858; am. 2016, ch. 25, sec. 13, p. 44.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 33 - EDUCATION › Chapter 22 - VOCATIONAL EDUCATION — FEDERAL AID › Section 33-2206 - REPORTS.

33-2206. REPORTS. The state board for career technical education shall make annually to the governor and legislature a report of all moneys expended for career technical education both from state and federal funds, and shall include such annual report in the annual report of the state board of education.
History:
[(33-2206) 1919, ch. 53, sec. 6, p. 162; C.S., sec. 1007; I.C.A., sec. 32-1706; am. 1976, ch. 9, sec. 2, p. 25; am. 1999, ch. 329, sec. 9, p. 858; am. 2016, ch. 25, sec. 15, p. 45.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 33 - EDUCATION › Chapter 22 - VOCATIONAL EDUCATION — FEDERAL AID › Section 33-2207 - CUSTODY AND DISBURSEMENT OF MONEYS APPROPRIATED.

33-2207. CUSTODY AND DISBURSEMENT OF MONEYS APPROPRIATED. The state treasurer is hereby designated and appointed custodian of all moneys received by the state from the appropriation made by said act of congress, and he is authorized to receive and to provide for the proper custody of the same and to make disbursement thereof in the manner provided in the said act, and for the purposes therein specified. He shall also pay out any moneys appropriated by the state of Idaho for the promotion of career technical education in accordance with the provisions of sections 33-2201 through 33-2207, Idaho Code, and upon the order of the state board for career technical education.
History:
[(33-2207) 1919, ch. 53, sec. 4, p. 162; C.S., sec. 1009; I.C.A., sec. 32-1707; am. 1999, ch. 329, sec. 10, p. 858; am. 2016, ch. 25, sec. 16, p. 45.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 33 - EDUCATION › Chapter 22 - VOCATIONAL EDUCATION — FEDERAL AID › Section 33-2213 - INDUSTRY PARTNER FUND.

33-2213. INDUSTRY PARTNER FUND. (1) There is hereby established in the state treasury the industry partner fund. The fund shall consist of moneys made available through legislative transfers and appropriations, and from any other source. The Idaho technical college leadership council (TCLC) and the administrator of the division of professional-technical education shall together administer the fund pursuant to the provisions of this section, and for the purpose of providing timely access to relevant college credit and noncredit training and support projects. If practicable, such training and projects may result in Idaho public college credits, certificates, certifications, qualifications or microcertifications of value toward postsecondary certificates or degrees.
(2) The professional-technical colleges may work with regional industry partners to provide a rapid response to gaps in skills and abilities using moneys from the fund. Any professional-technical college seeking to use moneys from the fund for this purpose must submit a proposal documenting established needs to the TCLC and administrator for approval. The TCLC and administrator shall consider the proposals in light of regional demand, labor market information, wage thresholds, impact potential and degree of employer commitment. Preference will be given to proposals with multiple employers, number of impacted workers and demonstrated commitment. Demonstrated commitment must include a promissory contribution, either in terms of cash or in-kind contribution to the project cost with highest consideration given to match proposals. Within thirty (30) days of receipt of a proposal, the TCLC and administrator shall notify in writing the professional-technical college as to whether the proposal has been approved.
(3) The state board for professional-technical education may promulgate rules to implement the provisions of this section.
(4) No later than February 1 of each year, the TCLC and the administrator of the division of professional-technical education shall provide a report to the joint finance-appropriations committee, the legislative services office, budget and policy analysis, the division of financial management within the governor’s office and to the education committees of the senate and the house of representatives, details regarding the proposals submitted, the proposals approved, the expenditures made from the industry partner fund and any other information requested by the legislature.
History:
[33-2213, added 2016, ch. 266, sec. 1, p. 719.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 33 - EDUCATION › Chapter 22 - VOCATIONAL EDUCATION — FEDERAL AID › Section 33-2215 - ADDED COST FUNDING SUPPORT PROGRAM.

33-2215. ADDED COST FUNDING SUPPORT PROGRAM. (1) The state board of education, in its capacity as the state board for career technical education, shall administer an added cost funding support program for career technical education programs through the division of career technical education. For purposes of this section, "added cost funds" means funds distributed to local education agencies for operating and instructor expenses beyond those normally encountered for secondary-level career technical education programs.
(2) The funding for the added cost funding support program shall consist of moneys appropriated by the legislature to the division of career technical education in the secondary and general programs budget or an equivalent budget within the state department of education.
(3) Added cost funds shall be used only for expenses directly related to an approved career technical education program or a program that has received an Idaho career ready students program grant. The state board for career technical education shall develop the categories of eligibility for added cost funds.
(4) The superintendent of public instruction, in consultation with the division of career technical education, shall develop an updated funding formula for added cost funding to account for programs receiving Idaho career ready students program grants and newly approved programs statewide. The updated formula must be approved by the state board for career technical education.
(5) The division of career technical education shall provide an annual report on added cost funding to the joint finance-appropriations committee and the senate and house of representatives education committees. Additionally, the division shall:
(a) Provide the state board for career technical education a review every three (3) years of programs receiving added cost funding;
(b) Determine the effectiveness of these programs; and
(c) Develop a prioritization of added cost funding.
(6) The state board for career technical education shall monitor the added cost funding support program and determine a method to measure the program’s effectiveness.
History:
[33-2215, added 2023, ch. 231, sec. 2, p. 716.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 33 - EDUCATION › Chapter 23 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION — FEDERAL AID › Section 33-2301 - ACCEPTANCE OF FEDERAL ACTS.

33-2301. ACCEPTANCE OF FEDERAL ACTS. The state of Idaho hereby renews its acceptance of the provisions and benefits of the act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for the promotion of vocational rehabilitation of persons with disabilities, other than those who are legally blind, and their return to employment," and further accepts "The Rehabilitation Act of 1973," P.L. 93-112, 93rd Congress, as amended by the "Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014," P.L. 113-128, 113th Congress, and all subsequent amendments thereto, and will observe and comply with all requirements of such acts.
History:
[(33-2301) 1921, ch. 44, sec. 1, p. 70; I.C.A., sec. 32-1801; am. 1957, ch. 139, sec. 1, p. 231; am. 1967, ch. 7, sec. 1, p. 10; am. 1969, ch. 272, sec. 1, p. 814; am. 1974, ch. 105, sec. 1, p. 1274; am. 1978, ch. 12, sec. 1, p. 24; am. 1980, ch. 254, sec. 1, p. 666; am. 1985, ch. 6, sec. 1, p. 10; am. 1987, ch. 4, sec. 1, p. 4; am. 1993, ch. 183, sec. 1, p. 465; am. 1994, ch. 46, sec. 1, p. 75; am. 1995, ch. 2, sec. 1, p. 9; am. 1999, ch. 14, sec. 1, p. 22; am. 2016, ch. 41, sec. 1, p. 91.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 33 - EDUCATION › Chapter 23 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION — FEDERAL AID › Section 33-2302 - CUSTODY AND DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS.

33-2302. CUSTODY AND DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS. The state treasurer is hereby designated and appointed custodian of all moneys received by the state from appropriations made by the congress of the United States for the vocational rehabilitation of persons with disabilities, other than those who are legally blind, and is authorized to receive and provide for the proper custody of the same and to make disbursements therefrom upon the order of the state board herein designated.
History:
[(33-2302) 1921, ch. 44, sec. 2, p. 70; I.C.A., sec. 32-1802; am. 1994, ch. 46, sec. 2, p. 75.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 33 - EDUCATION › Chapter 23 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION — FEDERAL AID › Section 33-2303 - POWERS OF BOARD IN CARRYING OUT PROVISIONS.

33-2303. POWERS OF BOARD IN CARRYING OUT PROVISIONS. (1) The board heretofore designated as the state board for career technical education is hereby designated as the state board for the purpose of providing for the vocational rehabilitation of persons with disabilities, other than those who are legally blind, and is empowered and directed to cooperate in the administration of said act of congress; to prescribe and provide such courses of vocational services as may be necessary for the vocational rehabilitation of persons with disabilities, other than those who are legally blind, and provide for the supervision of such services; to appoint such assistants as may be necessary to administer this act and said act of congress in this state; to fix the compensation of such assistants and to direct the disbursement and administer the use of all funds provided by the federal government and the state of Idaho for the vocational rehabilitation of such persons.
(2) In order to provide vocational rehabilitation services, the board for career technical education may enter into, or authorize a state vocational rehabilitation agency over which it has oversight to enter into, agreements with any person, corporation or association, approved by the board for career technical education to provide such services.
(3) Any person, corporation or association may make application to the board for career technical education for approval and certification to provide vocational rehabilitation services. The board for career technical education may either grant or deny certification or revoke certification previously granted after investigation of the applicant, in accordance with standards as set forth in rules promulgated by the board for career technical education, and consistent with national accreditation bodies. The board for career technical education may authorize a state vocational rehabilitation agency over which it has oversight to provide the approvals or certifications described in this subsection.
History:
[(33-2303) 1921, ch. 44, sec. 3, p. 70; I.C.A., sec. 32-1803; am. 1994, ch. 46, sec. 3, p. 75; am. 1999, ch. 329, sec. 16, p. 861; am. 2006, ch. 84, sec. 2, p. 248; am. 2015, ch. 244, sec. 21, p. 1020; am. 2016, ch. 25, sec. 22, p. 47.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 33 - EDUCATION › Chapter 23 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION — FEDERAL AID › Section 33-2304 - PLAN OF COOPERATION.

33-2304. PLAN OF COOPERATION. It shall be the duty of the state board empowered to cooperate as aforesaid with the appropriate state agencies to formulate a plan of cooperation in accordance with the provisions of this act and said act of Congress.
History:
[(33-2304) 1921, ch. 44, sec. 4, p. 70; I.C.A., sec. 32-1804; am. 1974, ch. 10, sec. 14, p. 49; am. 1994, ch. 46, sec. 4, p. 76.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 33 - EDUCATION › Chapter 23 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION — FEDERAL AID › Section 33-2305 - GIFTS AND DONATIONS — RECEIPT AND DISPOSITION.

33-2305. GIFTS AND DONATIONS — RECEIPT AND DISPOSITION. The state board designated to cooperate as aforesaid in the administration of the federal act, is hereby authorized and empowered to receive such gifts and donations, either from public or private sources, as may be offered unconditionally or under such conditions related to the vocational rehabilitation of persons with disabilities, other than those who are legally blind, as in the judgment of the state board are proper and consistent with the provisions of sections 33-2301 through 33-2306, Idaho Code. All the moneys received as gifts or donations shall be deposited in the state treasury and shall constitute a permanent fund to be called the special fund for the vocational rehabilitation of disabled persons, to be used by the said board to defray the expenses of vocational rehabilitation in special cases, including the payment of necessary expenses of persons undergoing services. A full report of all gifts and donations offered and accepted, together with the names of the donors and the respective amounts contributed by each, and all disbursements therefrom shall be submitted annually to the governor of the state and to the governor and legislature biennially by the state board.
History:
[(33-2305) 1921, ch. 44, sec. 5, p. 70; I.C.A., sec. 32-1805; am. 1994, ch. 46, sec. 5, p. 76.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 33 - EDUCATION › Chapter 23 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION — FEDERAL AID › Section 33-2306 - REPORT OF STATE BOARD.

33-2306. REPORT OF STATE BOARD. The state board for career technical education shall make annually to the governor and legislature a report of all moneys expended for the vocational rehabilitation of persons with disabilities, other than those who are legally blind, both from state and federal funds, and shall include such annual report in the annual report of the state board of education.
History:
[(33-2306) 1921, ch. 44, sec. 6, p. 70; I.C.A., sec. 32-1806; am. 1976, ch. 9, sec. 3, p. 26; am. 1994, ch. 46, sec. 6, p. 76; am. 1999, ch. 329, sec. 17, p. 861; am. 2016, ch. 25, sec. 23, p. 48.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 33 - EDUCATION › Chapter 24 - POSTSECONDARY AND PROPRIETARY SCHOOLS › Section 33-2401 - DEFINITIONS.

33-2401. DEFINITIONS. For the purposes of chapter 24, title 33, Idaho Code, the following words have the following meanings:
(1) "Accredited" means that a postsecondary educational institution has been recognized or approved as meeting the standards established by an accrediting agency recognized by the board.
(2) "Agent" means any individual within the state of Idaho who solicits students for or on behalf of a proprietary school.
(3) "Agent’s certificate of identification" means a nontransferable written document issued to an agent by the proprietary school that the agent represents.
(4) "Board" means the state board of education.
(5) "Course" means instruction imparted in a series of lessons or class meetings to meet an educational objective.
(6) "Course or courses of study" means either a single course or a set of related courses for which a student enrolls, either for academic credit or otherwise.
(7) "Degree" means any written or any academic title which contains, in any language, the word "associate," "bachelor," "baccalaureate," "master" or "doctor," or any abbreviation thereof, and which indicates or represents, or which is intended to indicate or represent, that the person named thereon, in the case of any writing, or the person it is awarded thereto, in the case of any academic title, is learned in or has satisfactorily completed a prescribed course of study in a particular field or that the person has demonstrated proficiency in any field of endeavor as a result of formal preparation or training.
(8) "Director" means the executive officer of the state board of education or his designee.
(9) "Person" means an individual, sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation or other association of individuals, however organized.
(10) "Postsecondary educational institution" means a person, or educational, business or other entity, whether legally constituted or otherwise, which maintains a presence within, or which operates or purports to operate, from a location within the state of Idaho, and which provides a course or courses of study that lead to a degree, or which provides, offers or sells degrees.
(11) "Proprietary school" means a person, or educational, business or other entity, whether legally constituted or otherwise, which maintains a presence within, or which operates or purports to operate, from a location within the state of Idaho and which conducts, provides, offers or sells a course or courses of study, but which does not provide, offer or sell degrees.
History:
[33-2401, added 1993, ch. 57, sec. 3, p. 156; am. 1995, ch. 107, sec. 1, p. 340; am. 1999, ch. 329, sec. 32, p. 875; am. 2006, ch. 240, sec. 2, p. 726; am. 2009, ch. 26, sec. 2, p. 73; am. 2011, ch. 159, sec. 1, p. 447.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 33 - EDUCATION › Chapter 24 - POSTSECONDARY AND PROPRIETARY SCHOOLS › Section 33-2402 - REGISTRATION OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.

33-2402. REGISTRATION OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS. (1) Unless exempted as provided herein, each postsecondary educational institution which maintains a presence within the state of Idaho, or which operates or purports to operate from a location within the state of Idaho, shall register annually with and hold a valid certificate of registration issued by the director. A public postsecondary educational institution or agency supported primarily by taxation from either the state of Idaho or a local source in Idaho shall not be required to register under this section. The director may exempt a nonprofit postsecondary educational institution from the registration requirement in accordance with standards and criteria established in rule by the board. The director may permit a postsecondary educational institution required to register under this section to instead register as a proprietary school under section 33-2403, Idaho Code, in accordance with standards and criteria established in rule by the board.
(2) The board shall prescribe by rule the procedure for registration, which shall include, but is not limited to, a description of each degree, course or courses of study, for academic credit or otherwise, that a postsecondary educational institution intends to conduct, provide, offer or sell. Such rule shall also prescribe the standards and criteria to be utilized by the director for recognition of accreditation organizations.
(3) The director may deny the registration of a postsecondary educational institution that does not meet accreditation requirements or other standards and criteria established in rule by the board. The administrative procedure act, chapter 52, title 67, Idaho Code, shall apply to any denial of registration under this section.
(4) The director shall assess an annual registration fee on each postsecondary educational institution required to be registered under this section as established in rule by the board. Such annual registration fee shall not exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000) and shall be collected by the director and shall be dedicated for use by the director in connection with his responsibilities under this chapter.
History:
[33-2402, added 2006, ch. 240, sec. 4, p. 728; am. 2009, ch. 26, sec. 3, p. 74; am. 2011, ch. 159, sec. 2, p. 448.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 33 - EDUCATION › Chapter 24 - POSTSECONDARY AND PROPRIETARY SCHOOLS › Section 33-2405 - PURCHASE STATEMENT.

33-2405. PURCHASE STATEMENT. At the time of depositing any moneys to purchase the product of any proprietary school, the proprietary school shall require the student to execute the following statement on an appropriate form which shall be maintained on record by the proprietary school in the individual student’s file:
"I understand that (Name of proprietary school) is registered with the State Board of Education in accordance with Section 33-2403, Idaho Code. I also understand that the State Board of Education has not accredited or endorsed any course of study being offered by (Name of proprietary school), and that these courses may not be accepted for transfer into any Idaho public postsecondary institution."
History:
[(33-2405) 33-2406, added 1993, ch. 57, sec. 3, p. 159; am. and redesig. 2006, ch. 240, sec. 9, p. 731; am. 2009, ch. 26, sec. 6, p. 78.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 33 - EDUCATION › Chapter 24 - POSTSECONDARY AND PROPRIETARY SCHOOLS › Section 33-2406 - SURETY BOND.

33-2406. SURETY BOND. Unless exempted as provided in this section, as a condition of registration, a proprietary school shall obtain a surety bond issued by an insurer duly authorized to do business in this state or other financial instrument in a format approved by the director, in favor of the state of Idaho for the indemnification of any student for any loss suffered as a result of a failure by such proprietary school to satisfy its obligations pursuant to the terms and conditions of any contract for tuition or other instructional fees entered into between the proprietary school and a student, or as a result of any violation of the provisions of this chapter or the rules promulgated pursuant to this chapter. The term of the bond shall extend over the period of registration, and shall be in such amount as is established in rule by the board.
The director may submit a demand upon the surety on the bond on behalf of a student or students when it is reasonably believed that a loss has occurred due to a failure by such proprietary school to satisfy its obligations pursuant to the terms and conditions of any contract for tuition or other instructional fees entered into between the proprietary school and a student, or as a result of any violation of the provisions of this chapter or the rules promulgated pursuant to this chapter.
Neither the principal nor surety on the bond or other financial instrument may terminate the coverage of the bond, except upon giving one hundred twenty (120) days’ prior written notice to the director.
Proprietary schools that are accredited by an accreditation organization recognized by the board shall not be required to obtain a surety bond or other financial instrument.
History:
[(33-2406) 33-2407, added 1993, ch. 57, sec. 3, p. 159; am. and redesig. 2006, ch. 240, sec. 10, p. 731; am. 2009, ch. 26, sec. 7, p. 78; am. 2010, ch. 79, sec. 9, p. 138; am. 2011, ch. 159, sec. 5, p. 451; am. 2013, ch. 31, sec. 1, p. 69; am. 2014, ch. 35, sec. 1, p. 60.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 33 - EDUCATION › Chapter 24 - POSTSECONDARY AND PROPRIETARY SCHOOLS › Section 33-2407 - POWERS AND DUTIES OF DIRECTOR.

33-2407. POWERS AND DUTIES OF DIRECTOR. (1) In addition to the other duties imposed upon the director by law, the director, either personally or by designee, shall be permitted to:
(a) Administer and enforce the provisions and requirements of this chapter or rules promulgated under authority of this chapter.
(b) Conduct investigations and issue subpoenas as necessary to determine whether any person or any agent has violated or is violating any provision of this chapter or rules promulgated under authority of this chapter.
(c) Upon reasonable notice, conduct examinations of the books and records of postsecondary educational institutions and proprietary schools, and investigations of any person or any agent, wherever located, and as may be necessary and proper for the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter and the rules promulgated under the authority of this chapter.
For these purposes, the director or his designated representative shall have free access to the offices and places of business or operations, books, accounts, papers, documents, other information, records, files, safes and vaults of all such persons or agents.
(2) The director may issue orders and the board may promulgate rules that, in the opinion of the director and board respectively, are necessary to execute, enforce and effectuate the purposes of this chapter.
History:
[33-2407, added 2011, ch. 159, sec. 6, p. 451.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 33 - EDUCATION › Chapter 24 - POSTSECONDARY AND PROPRIETARY SCHOOLS › Section 33-2408 - REMEDIES — CIVIL PENALTIES.

33-2408. REMEDIES — CIVIL PENALTIES. (1) Whenever there is sufficient evidence that causes the director to conclude that any person or any agent has engaged in or is about to engage in any act or practice constituting a violation of any provisions of this chapter or any rule or order thereunder, the director may:
(a) Issue a cease and desist order ordering such person or agent to cease and desist violating or continuing to violate any provision of this chapter or any rule or order issued in accordance with this chapter; or
(b) Apply to the district court for an order enjoining such person or agent from violating or continuing to violate any provision of this chapter or any rule or order and for injunctive or such other relief as the nature of the case may require.
(2) Within thirty (30) days after an order is issued under subsection (1)(a) of this section, the person or agent to whom the order is directed may file with the director a request for a hearing on the order. The provisions of the Idaho administrative procedure act, chapter 52, title 67, Idaho Code, shall apply to such hearing and to judicial review of such order.
(3) Upon showing in any court of competent jurisdiction that a person or agent has violated the provisions of this chapter or rule adopted pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, in addition to any other remedies, such court may order the person or agent to pay civil penalties in an amount established by the court for each violation. Such court may also enter an order entitling the director to recover costs, which in the discretion of the court may include an amount representing reasonable attorney’s fees and reimbursement for investigative efforts.
History:
[33-2408, added 2011, ch. 159, sec. 7, p. 452.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 33 - EDUCATION › Chapter 24 - POSTSECONDARY AND PROPRIETARY SCHOOLS › Section 33-2409 - CRIMINAL PENALTIES.

33-2409. CRIMINAL PENALTIES. (1) Any person who intentionally violates the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six (6) months, or by a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars ($5,000), or both.
(2) Any person who intentionally fails to register according to the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding twelve (12) months, or by a fine not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000), or both.
History:
[33-2409, added 2006, ch. 240, sec. 13, p. 735; am. 2011, ch. 159, sec. 8, p. 452.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 33 - EDUCATION › Chapter 25 - COMMISSION FOR LIBRARIES › Section 33-2501 - COMMISSION FOR LIBRARIES ESTABLISHED.

33-2501. COMMISSION FOR LIBRARIES ESTABLISHED. The state of Idaho recognizes that libraries are uniquely suited to making the benefits of information and information technologies available to the citizens of the state of Idaho. Therefore, the Idaho commission for libraries is hereby established for the purpose of assisting libraries to build the capacity to better serve their clientele.
History:
[33-2501, added 1998, ch. 57, sec. 2, p. 211; am. 2006, ch. 235, sec. 2, p. 701.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 33 - EDUCATION › Chapter 25 - COMMISSION FOR LIBRARIES › Section 33-2502 - BOARD OF LIBRARY COMMISSIONERS — APPOINTMENT, REMOVAL AND TERMS — OFFICERS — MEETINGS — COMPENSATION.

33-2502. BOARD OF LIBRARY COMMISSIONERS — APPOINTMENT, REMOVAL AND TERMS — OFFICERS — MEETINGS — COMPENSATION. The board of library commissioners shall, for the purposes of section 20, article IV of the constitution of the state of Idaho, be maintained within the department of self-governing agencies and shall consist of five (5) commissioners appointed by the governor. The board shall nominate to the governor qualified candidates to fill any board vacancy. The governor shall consider geographic representation when selecting board commissioners by appointing one (1) board commissioner from the northern part of the state, one (1) board commissioner from the eastern part of the state, one (1) board commissioner from the southwestern part of the state and one (1) board commissioner from each of the two (2) congressional districts. Appointments are for five (5) year terms and commissioners may serve more than one (1) term. At the end of a term, the commissioner shall continue to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies. A vacancy on the board of library commissioners shall be filled in the same manner as regular appointments and shall be for the unexpired portion of the term. The governor may remove board commissioners for cause including, but not limited to, frequent absences from board meetings. The board of library commissioners shall annually elect a chairman, vice chairman and other officers as it deems reasonably necessary. The board of library commissioners shall meet at least twice each year. Commissioners shall be compensated as provided by section 59-509(n), Idaho Code.
History:
[33-2502, added 1998, ch. 57, sec. 2, p. 211; am. 2006, ch. 235, sec. 3, p. 702; am. 2009, ch. 178, sec. 2, p. 576.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 33 - EDUCATION › Chapter 25 - COMMISSION FOR LIBRARIES › Section 33-2503 - BOARD OF LIBRARY COMMISSIONERS — POWERS AND DUTIES.

33-2503. BOARD OF LIBRARY COMMISSIONERS — POWERS AND DUTIES. The board of library commissioners is designated as the policymaking body for the Idaho commission for libraries. The board of library commissioners shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) To foster and promote library service in the state of Idaho.
(2) To promulgate all rules and make policies as necessary for the proper conduct of its business.
(3) To receive donations of money, materials and other real and personal property, for the benefit of the Idaho commission for libraries. Title to donations in any form shall vest in the state of Idaho. Donations shall be held and controlled by the board of library commissioners.
(4) To promote and facilitate the establishment, use, and cooperation of libraries throughout the state so all Idahoans have access to the resources of those libraries.
(5) To support or deliver statewide library programs and services.
(6) To accept, receive, administer and expend, in accordance with the terms thereof, any moneys, materials or other aid granted, appropriated, or made available to Idaho by the United States, or any of its agencies, or by any other public or private source, for library purposes. The board of library commissioners is authorized to file any accounts required with reference to receiving and administering all such moneys, materials and other aid.
(7) To assist in the establishment of financing of a statewide program of cooperative library services, which may be in cooperation with any taxing unit, or public or private agency.
(8) To contract with other libraries or agencies, within or without the state of Idaho, to render library services to people of the state of Idaho. The board of library commissioners shall have authority to reasonably compensate other library units or agencies for the cost of the services provided by the other library unit or agency under any such contract. Such contracts and compensation shall be exempt from the provisions of chapter 92, title 67, Idaho Code.
History:
[33-2503, added 1998, ch. 57, sec. 2, p. 212; am. 2006, ch. 235, sec. 4, p. 702; am. 2016, ch. 289, sec. 7, p. 808.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 33 - EDUCATION › Chapter 25 - COMMISSION FOR LIBRARIES › Section 33-2504 - STATE LIBRARIAN APPOINTED BY BOARD OF LIBRARY COMMISSIONERS — QUALIFICATIONS — POWERS.

33-2504. STATE LIBRARIAN APPOINTED BY BOARD OF LIBRARY COMMISSIONERS — QUALIFICATIONS — POWERS. The board of library commissioners shall employ a qualified state librarian to serve as its chief executive officer. The state librarian shall be a graduate of an accredited library school.
The state librarian shall, subject to the provisions of chapter 53, title 67, Idaho Code, employ and fix the compensation of all other employees of the commission who shall be directly responsible to the state librarian.
History:
[33-2504, added 2006, ch. 235, sec. 6, p. 703.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 33 - EDUCATION › Chapter 25 - COMMISSION FOR LIBRARIES › Section 33-2505 - DIGITAL REPOSITORY FOR STATE PUBLICATIONS.

33-2505. DIGITAL REPOSITORY FOR STATE PUBLICATIONS. Recognizing that an informed citizenry is a cornerstone for an effective democracy, and in order to provide free and continuous access to state publications, it shall be the duty of the state librarian to establish and maintain a publicly accessible digital repository of state publications prepared by state agencies. The digital repository is intended to collect state publications and make them readily available to all Idaho citizens.
History:
[33-2505, added 1998, ch. 57, sec. 2, p. 213; am. 2006, ch. 235, sec. 7, p. 703; am. 2008, ch. 81, sec. 1, p. 209.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 33 - EDUCATION › Chapter 25 - COMMISSION FOR LIBRARIES › Section 33-2505A - DEFINITIONS.

33-2505A. DEFINITIONS. As used in this chapter:
(1) "Digital repository" means electronic publications stored and accessible to the public online in a secure digital environment with redundant backup.
(2) "Format" includes any media used for state publications including, but not limited to, electronic, print, audio, visual and microform.
(3) "State agency" includes every constitutional and statutory office, officer, department, division, bureau, board, commission and agency of the state and, where applicable, all subdivisions of each.
(4) "State publication" means any information, regardless of format, published by a state agency and intended for distribution to the public. State publication does not include correspondence, internal confidential publications, office memoranda, university press publications, items detailed by chapter 1, title 74, Idaho Code, or other information excluded or exempted by rule promulgated by the board of library commissioners.
History:
[33-2505A, added 2008, ch. 81, sec. 2, p. 210; am. 2015, ch. 141, sec. 66, p. 427.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 33 - EDUCATION › Chapter 25 - COMMISSION FOR LIBRARIES › Section 33-2505B - SUBMISSION BY STATE AGENCIES.

33-2505B. SUBMISSION BY STATE AGENCIES. (1) The head of every state agency or their designee shall promptly submit to the commission for libraries copies of published information that are state publications.
(a) For state publications available only in print format, each state agency shall submit two (2) copies of each printed publication to the commission for libraries.
(b) For state publications available only in electronic format, each state agency shall submit one (1) digital copy of each electronic publication to the commission for libraries.
(c) For state publications available in both print and electronic format, each state agency shall submit two (2) print copies and one (1) digital copy of the publication to the commission for libraries.
(d) Of the two (2) print copies of state publications, one (1) copy shall be sent to the Idaho state historical society and one (1) copy shall be sent to the university of Idaho library for archival purposes.
(2) The commission for libraries shall promulgate such rules as are necessary and appropriate to accomplish the purpose of a digital repository for state publications.
History:
[33-2505B, added 2008, ch. 81, sec. 2, p. 210.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 33 - EDUCATION › Chapter 25 - COMMISSION FOR LIBRARIES › Section 33-2505C - EXEMPTIONS.

33-2505C. EXEMPTIONS. In the interest of economy and efficiency, the board of library commissioners may exempt a given state publication or class of publications from the requirements of sections 33-2505, 33-2505A and 33-2505B, Idaho Code, in full or in part, and shall promulgate rules in compliance with chapter 52, title 67, Idaho Code, and make policies to implement this section.
History:
[33-2505C, added 2008, ch. 81, sec. 2, p. 211.]