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Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 06 - Correction, Department of › Rule 06.02.02 - RULES GOVERNING RELEASE READINESS › Section 06.02.02.010 - DEFINITIONS

Current through August 31, 2023
01.
Board
. The state of Idaho
			 Board of Correction. (7-1-21)
02.
Commission
. The state of Idaho Commission of Pardons and Parole.
			 (7-1-21)
03.
Department
. The state of Idaho Department of Correction.
			 (7-1-21)
04.
Director
.
			 The director of the Idaho Department of Correction. (7-1-21)
05.
Offender
. A person under the
			 legal care, custody, supervision, or authority of the Board, including a person
			 within or without the state of Idaho pursuant to agreement with another state
			 or contractor. (7-1-21)
06.
Rider
. An offender who: (7-1-21)
a. Is released from a facility by the
			 judicial authority upon completing a retained jurisdiction period;
			 (7-1-21)
b. Agrees to comply with
			 certain conditions established by the judicial authority; and
			 (7-1-21)
c. Remains under the
			 control of a probation and parole officer (PPO) for the established period of
			 supervision. (7-1-21)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 06 - Correction, Department of › Rule 06.02.02 - RULES GOVERNING RELEASE READINESS › Section 06.02.02.012 - OFFENDER PROGRAMMING

Current through August 31, 2023
01.
Core
			 Philosophies
. The department will deliver an offender program management
			 philosophy that will embrace the following core concepts: (7-1-21)
a. Strength-based (supportive
			 accountability); (7-1-21)
b.
			 Assertive case management; and (7-1-21)
c. Solution-focused interventions.
			 (7-1-21)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 06 - Correction, Department of › Rule 06.02.02 - RULES GOVERNING RELEASE READINESS › Section 06.02.02.013 - CORRECTIONAL CASE MANAGEMENT

Current through August 31, 2023
01.
General
			 Procedures
. Management staff in all correctional facilities and in each
			 department district office will be responsible for ensuring correctional case
			 managers, PPOs, and parole hearing officers collaborate and develop thorough
			 discharge plans for offenders being released from correctional facilities back
			 into their communities. (7-1-21)
02.
Reentry Priority
			 Designations
. (7-1-21)
a. The
			 Department will establish reentry priority designations based upon the
			 offender's proximity to release. The reentry priority designations will be used
			 to determine the intensity of reentry activities and case management tasks.
			 (7-1-21)
b. The Department will
			 establish correctional case manager duties and contact standards based on the
			 offender's reentry priority designation. Correctional case manager contact
			 shall increase as the offender's first eligible parole date approaches. Case
			 manager contact will include reviewing, updating, and revising the reentry
			 plan. (7-1-21)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.01.02 - RULES GOVERNING THE POSTSECONDARY CREDIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM › Section 08.01.02.000 - LEGAL AUTHORITY

Current through August 31, 2023
In accordance with Sections  33-105,  33-4601A, and  33-4605, Idaho Code the Board is authorized to promulgate rules implementing the provisions of Title 33, Chapter 46, Idaho Code. (3-31-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.01.02 - RULES GOVERNING THE POSTSECONDARY CREDIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM › Section 08.01.02.010 - DEFINITIONS

Current through August 31, 2023
For the purposes of this rule the following definitions apply: (3-31-22)
01.
Board
. Idaho State Board of Education. (3-31-22)
02.
Business Scholarship
. A competitive scholarship awarded from a business entity registered with the Idaho Secretary of State or other state or federal entity that registers businesses and whose purpose is not postsecondary education nor is the entity affiliated with a postsecondary educational institution; or an association representing businesses as described herein. (3-31-22)
03.
Executive Director
. Executive Director for the Idaho State Board of Education. (3-31-22)
04.
Grade Point Average (GPA)
. Average secondary grade earned by a student, figured by dividing the grade points earned by the number of credits attempted. (3-31-22)
05.
Industry Scholarship
. A competitive scholarship in which the recipient must enter into a program of study for a specific occupational area. (3-31-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.01.02 - RULES GOVERNING THE POSTSECONDARY CREDIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM › Section 08.01.02.101 - APPLICATION PROCESS

Current through August 31, 2023
Applications must be made on a form and in the timelines set by the Executive Director. Failure to respond within the specified time period will result in cancellation of the application or forfeiture of the scholarship unless extenuating circumstances are involved and approved by the Executive Director or designee. (3-31-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.01.02 - RULES GOVERNING THE POSTSECONDARY CREDIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM › Section 08.01.02.300 - SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

Current through August 31, 2023
01.
Selection Process
. Scholarship awards will be based on the availability of scholarship program funds. In the event more eligible applications are received than funds are available, awards will be based upon GPA ranking. (3-31-22)
02.
Payment
. Payment of scholarship award will be made in the name of the recipient and will be sent to the designated official at the eligible Idaho postsecondary educational institution in which the recipient is enrolled. The official must transmit the payment to the recipient student's account within a reasonable time following receipt of the payment. (3-31-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.01.10 - IDAHO COLLEGE WORK STUDY PROGRAM › Section 08.01.10.000 - LEGAL AUTHORITY

Current through August 31, 2023
The following rules are made under authority of Sections  33-105,  33-107, and  33-4402, Idaho Code. (3-31-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.01.10 - IDAHO COLLEGE WORK STUDY PROGRAM › Section 08.01.10.001 - SCOPE

Current through August 31, 2023
This rule establishes the administrative procedures necessary to implement a student financial and educational aid program as called for by Chapter 44, Title 33, Idaho Code. (3-31-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.01.10 - IDAHO COLLEGE WORK STUDY PROGRAM › Section 08.01.10.102 - ALLOCATION OF FUNDS

Current through August 31, 2023
Funds appropriated to the Office of the State Board of Education (Board) for the Idaho College Work Study Program shall be allocated to participating institutions based on enrollment data submitted by each institution on the Student Enrollment Form (PSR-1) for the fall semester prior to the previous fiscal year of participation that is based on the appropriation for that fiscal year multiplied by an enrollment factor. The enrollment factor shall be calculated by dividing the headcount of resident degree-seeking students at the participating institutions by the total headcount of resident degree-seeking students for all participating institutions. (3-31-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.01.10 - IDAHO COLLEGE WORK STUDY PROGRAM › Section 08.01.10.104 - AUDIT

Current through August 31, 2023
Participating institutions shall agree in advance to submit to regular, periodic audits by the legislative auditor or the auditor for the Board to ensure compliance with the statutes, rules, and policies governing the Idaho College Work Study Program, including provision of accurate enrollment information. (3-31-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.01.10 - IDAHO COLLEGE WORK STUDY PROGRAM › Section 08.01.10.105 - CARRYOVER FUNDS

Current through August 31, 2023
Participating institutions may carry over up to ten percent (10%) of the work study program funds received in one (1) fiscal year to the next fiscal year, provided however, that any carryover funds shall be used exclusively in the work study program. Any unexpended funds in excess of the ten percent (10%) provided herein shall be returned to and redistributed by the Board. (3-31-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.01.11 - REGISTRATION OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND PROPRIETARY SCHOOLS › Section 08.01.11.000 - LEGAL AUTHORITY

Current through August 31, 2023
The following rules are made under authority of Sections  33-105,  33-107,  33-2402, and  33-2403, Idaho Code, to implement the provisions of Chapter 24, Title 33, Idaho Code. (3-30-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.01.11 - REGISTRATION OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND PROPRIETARY SCHOOLS › Section 08.01.11.001 - SCOPE

Current through August 31, 2023
This rule sets forth the registration requirements for postsecondary educational institutions that are required to register with the Idaho State Board of Education ("Board") under Section  33-2402, Idaho Code, and for proprietary schools required to register with the Board under Section  33-2403, Idaho Code. In addition, this rule describes the standards and criteria for Board recognition of accreditation organizations, for registration purposes. (3-30-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.01.11 - REGISTRATION OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND PROPRIETARY SCHOOLS › Section 08.01.11.002 - DELEGATION

Current through August 31, 2023
The Board delegates authority to its Executive Director and the Office of the State Board of Education to administer the registration of postsecondary educational institution and proprietary schools, in accordance with Title 33, Chapter 24, Idaho Code, and this rule. (3-30-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.01.11 - REGISTRATION OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND PROPRIETARY SCHOOLS › Section 08.01.11.010 - DEFINITIONS

Current through August 31, 2023
01.
Nonprofit
. Means an entity that is recognized under the Internal Revenue Code and applicable regulations as being tax exempt, or an entity such as a nonprofit or not-for-profit organization that possesses the following characteristics that distinguish it from a business enterprise:
(a) contribution of significant amounts of resources from resource providers who do not expect commensurate or proportionate pecuniary return,
(b) operating purposes other than to provide goods or services at a profit, and
(c) absence of ownership interests like those of business enterprises. (3-30-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.01.11 - REGISTRATION OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND PROPRIETARY SCHOOLS › Section 08.01.11.100 - RECOGNITION OF ACCREDITATION ORGANIZATIONS

Current through August 31, 2023
For purposes of registration of postsecondary educational institutions, the Board recognizes the regional accreditation organizations that are recognized by and in good standing with the United States Department of Education, and which accredit entire colleges or universities, and which do not accredit only courses or courses of study (such as specialized accreditation organizations). Further, the Board may recognize other accreditation organizations on a case-by-case basis. A request for recognition of other accreditation organizations for purposes of registration should be made to the Board's Chief Academic Officer, who will review and evaluate the request with the input and advice of the Board's Committee on Academic Affairs and Programs (CAAP). The Board will make a final decision based on such evaluation and review. (3-30-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.01.11 - REGISTRATION OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND PROPRIETARY SCHOOLS › Section 08.01.11.101 - REGISTRATION

Current through August 31, 2023
01.
Registration Requirement
. Unless exempted by statute or this rule, as provided herein, an institution or school which maintains an Idaho presence, or that operates or purports to operate from a location within the state of Idaho, shall register annually and hold a valid certificate of registration issued by the Board. An institution shall not conduct, provide, offer, or sell a course or courses of study, or degree unless registered. A school shall not solicit students for or on behalf of such school, or advertise in the state unless registered. (3-30-23)
a. Renewal of registration shall be for the period beginning on July 1 of any year, and continue through June 30 of the next succeeding year. Registration must be renewed annually. Renewal of registration is not automatic. (3-30-23)
b. An institution or school shall be deemed to have a presence in Idaho, or to be operating or purporting to be operating from a location within the state of Idaho, if it owns, rents, leases, or uses any office or other type of physical location in Idaho, including a mailing or shipping center, or if it represents in any way, such as on an electronic or Internet website, to have an Idaho street or mailing address, including a post office box in Idaho, for purposes of conducting, providing, offering or selling a course or courses of study or degrees. (3-30-23)
c. An institution or school that is required to register under this rule must submit to the Board office an application for registration (either an application for initial registration or renewal of registration, as applicable), on the form provided by the Board office. The application must include a list of each course, course of study, and degree the applicant institution intends to conduct, provide, offer, or sell in Idaho during the registration year. (3-30-23)
d. The annual registration fee for initial registration or renewal of registration must accompany the application for registration, and shall be one-half of one percent (.5%) of the gross Idaho tuition revenue of the school during the previous tax reporting year (Jan 1 - Dec 31), but not less than one hundred dollars ($100) and not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000). The school shall provide documentation to substantiate the amount of revenue reported. Registration fees are nonrefundable. (3-30-23)
e. An initial application for registration may be submitted to the Board at any time. The review process for an initial registration will take approximately three (3) to five (5) months. An application for renewal of registration must be submitted to the Board on or before the first business day of May that precedes the registration year. The renewal will be processed within thirty (30) days. Institutions or schools that do not adhere to this schedule and whose renewals are not processed by July 1st must cease all active operations until approval of registration is received. (3-30-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.01.11 - REGISTRATION OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND PROPRIETARY SCHOOLS › Section 08.01.11.102 - THE BOARD MAY NOTIFY THE INSTITUTION OR SCHOOL OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED

Current through August 31, 2023
If the Board is unable to determine the nature and activities of an institution or school on the basis of the information provided by the institution or school, then the Board may notify the institution or school of additional information that it will be required to provide in connection with the application for registration. (3-30-23)
01.
Verification of Information
. The Board may verify the accuracy of submitted information by inspection, visitation, or any other means it considers necessary. The applicant institution shall be responsible for any costs the Board incurs, including travel, associated with this review. (3-30-23)
02.
Criteria for Approval of Registration
. To be approved for registration, the institution or school must demonstrate that it is in compliance with Chapter 24, Title 33, Idaho Code and this rule. An institution or school must remain in compliance for the registration year. (3-30-23)
03.
Public Information
. All information submitted to the Board in connection with the application is subject to disclosure as set forth in the Public Records Act, Chapter 1, Title 74, Idaho Code. (3-30-23)
04.
Certificate of Registration or Exemption
. (3-30-23)
a. A certificate of registration will be issued to an institution or school that has paid its registration fee and has been approved under this rule. A certificate evidencing initial registration will be effective the date it is issued, and continue through June 30 of the next succeeding year. A renewal certificate will be for the period July 1 through June 30 of the next succeeding year. No institution or school that is registered with the Board shall advertise or represent in any manner that it is accredited or endorsed by the Board. An institution or school may only represent that it is "Registered with the Idaho State Board of Education." Registration is not an endorsement of the institution or school or any of its courses, courses of study, or degrees. (3-30-23)
b. An institution or school exempt from registration under these rules may request a certificate of exemption. (3-30-23)
c. If an institution or school wishes to offer additional courses, courses of study, or degrees during a registration year that were not included in its annual registration application to the Board, then the institution or school must submit a letter to the Board Office along with documentation of its accrediting agency or by the applicable professional or trade board, council, or commission's approval of the specific changes. (3-30-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.01.11 - REGISTRATION OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND PROPRIETARY SCHOOLS › Section 08.01.11.200 - REGISTRATION OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Current through August 31, 2023
01.
Registration Requirement
. (3-30-23)
a. A new or start-up entity that desires to operate as a postsecondary educational institution in Idaho but which is not yet accredited by an accreditation organization recognized by the Board must register and operate as a proprietary school until accreditation is obtained. A new or start-up entity that is accredited and authorized to operate in another state, and which desires to operate as a postsecondary educational institution in Idaho offering degrees for which specialized program accreditation is required, may be granted approval to operate subject to the successful attainment of such program accreditation within the regular program accreditation cycle required by the accreditor. (3-30-23)
b. There is no inherent or private right to grant degrees in Idaho. That authority belongs only to institutions properly authorized to operate in Idaho under these rules. (3-30-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.01.11 - REGISTRATION OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND PROPRIETARY SCHOOLS › Section 08.01.11.300 - REGISTRATION OF PROPRIETARY SCHOOLS

Current through August 31, 2023
01.
Registration Requirement
. (3-30-23)
a. For a school that has not previously registered with the Board, registration shall be for the period beginning on the date of issuance of a certificate of registration and continue through June 30 of the next succeeding year. (3-30-23)
b. Renewal of registration shall be for the period beginning on July 1 of any year, and continue through June 30 of the next succeeding year. (3-30-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.01.11 - REGISTRATION OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND PROPRIETARY SCHOOLS › Section 08.01.11.301 - APPROVAL STANDARDS FOR REGISTRATION OF PROPRIETARY SCHOOLS

Current through August 31, 2023
The Board and its designee accepts the responsibility for setting and maintaining approval standards for proprietary schools that plan to offer courses or a set of related courses in or from Idaho in order to protect consumers and to ensure quality educational programs are provided throughout the state. A school must meet all of the standards prior to issuance of a certificate of registration and the school must provide required evidence to document compliance with the standards as identified in the application form. A certificate of registration may be denied if all of the standards are not met. (3-30-23)
01.
Standard I - Legal Status and Administrative Structure
. The school must be in compliance with all local, state and federal laws, administrative rules, and other regulations applicable to proprietary schools. (3-30-23)
a. The school must have a clearly stated educational purpose that is consistent with the courses or a set of related courses under consideration for approval. (3-30-23)
b. The ownership of the school, its agents, and all school officials must be identified by name and title. (3-30-23)
c. Each owner, agent, instructor and/or school official must be appropriately qualified by the trade board (as applicable) to ensure courses are of high quality and the rights of students are protected. (3-30-23)
d. Written policies must be established to govern admissions and re-admission of dismissed students, hiring procedures, and working conditions; evaluation/assessment of all employees and instructional offerings; student and instructor rights and responsibilities; grievance procedures; approval of the curriculum and other academic procedures to ensure the quality of educational offerings. (3-30-23)
e. Procedures for assessing/evaluating the effectiveness of instruction must be established. Evaluation and assessment results must be used to improve courses or courses of study. (3-30-23)
f. All advertising, pamphlets, and other literature used to solicit students and all contract forms must accurately represent the purpose of the school, its courses or courses of study, anticipated job opportunities, and other relevant information to assist students in making an informed decision to enroll. Schools offering courses or courses of study which require clinical, practicum or internship components must provide students in writing information regarding the number of clinical, practicum or internship positions available and the location of said positions. The school must provide to each prospective student, newly-enrolled student, and returning student complete and clearly presented information indicating the school's current completion and job placement rate. (3-30-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.01.11 - REGISTRATION OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND PROPRIETARY SCHOOLS › Section 08.01.11.400 - ENFORCEMENT

Current through August 31, 2023
The Board, acting by and through its Executive Director may initiate on its own initiative any investigation relating to a violation of the state laws or rules relating to the requirement that an institution or school register with the Board pursuant to Title 33, Chapter 24, Idaho Code. (3-30-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.01.13 - RULES GOVERNING THE OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM › Section 08.01.13.000 - LEGAL AUTHORITY

Current through August 31, 2023
In accordance with Sections  33-105, and  33-4303, Idaho Code, the State Board of Education (Board) shall promulgate rules implementing the provisions of Title 33, Chapter 56, Idaho Code. (4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.01.13 - RULES GOVERNING THE OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM › Section 08.01.13.010 - DEFINITIONS

Current through August 31, 2023
01.
Adult Learner
. An individual who: (4-6-23)
a. Is not currently enrolled in a postsecondary institution accredited by a body recognized by the State Board of Education; (4-6-23)
b. Has not attended more than two (2) courses at a postsecondary institution at any time during the twenty-four (24) month period immediately prior to application for the Opportunity Scholarship; and (4-6-23)
c. Has earned twenty-four (24) or more transferable credits from a postsecondary institution accredited by a body recognized by the State Board of Education. (4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.01.13 - RULES GOVERNING THE OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM › Section 08.01.13.101 - ELIGIBILITY

Current through August 31, 2023
Applicants must meet all of the eligibility requirements to be considered for the scholarship award. (4-6-23)
01.
Academic Eligibility
. To be eligible for an opportunity scholarship, an applicant must meet minimum academic eligibility criteria, as follows: (4-6-23)
a. A student who has not yet graduated from an eligible secondary school or its equivalent in the state of Idaho must have an un-weighted minimum cumulative grade point of average of two point seven (2.7) or better on a scale of four point zero (4.0) to be eligible to apply for an opportunity scholarship. Cumulative grade point averages of more than one (1) decimal place shall be rounded to one (1) place. Home schooled students must provide a transcript of subjects taught and grades received signed by the parent or guardian of the student; or (4-6-23)
b. A student who has obtained a general equivalency diploma must have taken the ACT assessment and received a minimum composite score of twenty (20) or better, or the equivalent SAT assessment and received a one thousand ten (1,010) or better, to be academically eligible to apply for an opportunity scholarship; or (4-6-23)
c. A student currently enrolled in an eligible Idaho postsecondary educational institution must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of two point seven (2.7) or better on a scale of four point zero (4.0) at such institution in order to be academically eligible to apply for an opportunity scholarship. Cumulative grade point averages of more than one (1) decimal place shall be rounded to one (1) place. (4-6-23)
d. An Adult Learner must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of two point five (2.5) or higher on a scale of four point zero (4.0). Cumulative grade point averages of more than one (1) decimal place shall be rounded to one (1) decimal place. (4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.01.13 - RULES GOVERNING THE OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM › Section 08.01.13.202 - APPLICATION PROCESS

Current through August 31, 2023
01.
Applications
. An eligible student must complete and submit the opportunity scholarship program application to the Board electronically on or before the deadline set by the executive director each year. Adult Learner applications will be processed and awarded on a monthly basis up to the application deadline. An applicant without electronic capabilities may request a waiver of this requirement and, if granted, submit an application on the form established by the Board through the United States Postal Service that must be postmarked not later than the applicable application deadline. The FAFSA must be completed on or prior to the application deadline except for any applications for the 2024-2025 academic year. (7-1-23)T
02.
Announcement of Award
. For the 2024-2025 academic year, announcement of the award of initial scholarships will be made no later than December 31, 2023, with awards to be effective at the beginning of the first full term of the next fiscal year. Announcements must clearly state the award is part of the state's scholarship program and is funded through state appropriated funds. Additional award announcement may be made after this date based on the availability of funds. (7-1-23)T
03.
Communication with State Officials
. Applicants must respond by the date specified to any communication from officials of the opportunity scholarship program. Failure to respond within the time period specified will result in cancellation of the scholarship unless extenuating circumstances are involved and approved by the executive director or designee. (4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.01.13 - RULES GOVERNING THE OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM › Section 08.01.13.300 - SELECTION OF SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Current through August 31, 2023
01.
Selection Process
. Scholarship awards will be based on the availability of scholarship program funds. Opportunity scholarships will be awarded to applicants, based on ranking and priority, in accordance with the following criteria: (4-6-23)
a. Eligible students shall be selected based on ranking criteria that assigns seventy percent (70%) to financial eligibility, and thirty percent (30%) to academic eligibility. In the event that this weighted score results in a tie, an eligible student who submitted an application to the Board earlier in time will be assigned a higher rank. (4-6-23)
b. Notwithstanding Subsection  300.01.a. of these rules, the priority for the selection of recipients of opportunity scholarship awards shall be to scholarship recipients who received an opportunity scholarship award during the previous fiscal year, and have met all of the continuing eligibility requirements provided in these rules. (4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.01.13 - RULES GOVERNING THE OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM › Section 08.01.13.301 - OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

Current through August 31, 2023
01.
Payment
. Payment of opportunity scholarship awards will be made in the name of the recipient and will be sent to a designated official at the eligible Idaho postsecondary educational institution in which the recipient is enrolled. The official must transmit the payment to the recipient within a reasonable time following receipt of the payment. (4-6-23)
02.
Duration
. Scholarships will be awarded on an annual basis and payments will correspond to academic terms, semesters, quarters, or equivalent units. In no instance will the entire amount of a scholarship be paid in advance to, or on behalf of, a scholarship recipient. The scholarship may cover up to four (4) educational years, or eight (8) semesters or equivalent for attendance at an eligible Idaho postsecondary educational institution. Awards are contingent on annual appropriations by the legislature and continued eligibility of the student. (4-6-23)
03.
Eligibility
. If a student receives an opportunity scholarship payment and it is later determined that the student did not meet all of the Opportunity Scholarship Program eligibility requirements, then the student is considered in overpayment status, and must return program funds in accordance with the eligible Idaho postsecondary educational institution's refund policy. (4-6-23)
04.
New Scholarships for Community College
. The Board may not award any new scholarship, excluding renewals, to any student attending community college on or after July 1, 2023. (7-1-23)T
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.01.13 - RULES GOVERNING THE OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM › Section 08.01.13.400 - RESPONSIBILITIES OF ELIGIBLE IDAHO POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Current through August 31, 2023
01.
Statements of Continuing Eligibility
. An eligible Idaho postsecondary educational institution participating in this Opportunity Scholarship Program must submit statements of continuing student eligibility to the Board by the 30th day after the end of the spring semester or equivalent term. Such statements must include verification that the scholarship recipient is still enrolled, attending part-time, if an Adult Learner, and full-time for all other scholarship recipients, maintaining satisfactory academic progress, and has not exceeded the award eligibility terms. (4-6-23)
02.
Other Requirements
. An eligible Idaho postsecondary educational institution must: (4-6-23)
a. Be eligible to participate in Federal Title IV financial aid programs, and must supply documentation to the Board verifying this eligibility, and prompt notification regarding any changes in this status; (4-6-23)
b. Have the necessary administrative computing capability to administer the Opportunity Scholarship Program on its campus, and electronically report student data records to the Board; (4-6-23)
c. Provide data on student enrollment and federal, state, and private financial aid for students to the Board within set timelines, and (4-6-23)
d. Agree to permit periodic Opportunity Scholarship Program audits to verify compliance with Idaho law and these rules related to the program. (4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.01.13 - RULES GOVERNING THE OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM › Section 08.01.13.501 - APPEALS

Current through August 31, 2023
An opportunity scholarship applicant or recipient adversely affected by a decision made under provisions of these rules may file a written appeal detailing the basis of the appeal within thirty (30) days following notice of the decision. Decisions based on specific requirements established in Idaho Code or these rules may not be appealed. The appeal must be submitted to the executive director of the Board. The office of the board shall acknowledge receipt of the appeal within seven (7) days. The executive director of the Board may or may not agree to review the action, or may appoint a subcommittee of three (3) persons to hear the appeal, including at least one (1) financial aid administrator at an eligible postsecondary educational institution in Idaho. (4-6-23)
01.
Board Decision
. The decision of the Board is final, binding, and ends all administrative remedies, unless otherwise specifically provided by the Board. The Board will inform the opportunity scholarship applicant or recipient in writing of the decision of the Board. (4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.01 - RULES GOVERNING ADMINISTRATION › Section 08.02.01.000 - LEGAL AUTHORITY

Current through August 31, 2023
All rules in IDAPA 08.02.01, "Rules Governing Administration," are promulgated pursuant to the authority of the State Board of Education under Article IX, Section  2  of the Idaho Constitution and under Sections  33-101,  33-105,  33-107,  33-116,  33-117,  33-308,  33-320,  33-310B,  33-512,  33-513,  33-905,  33-1279,  33-1403,  33-1405,  33-2004  and Chapter 10, Title 33, Idaho Code. Specific statutory references for particular rules are also noted as additional authority where appropriate. (3-15-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.01 - RULES GOVERNING ADMINISTRATION › Section 08.02.01.002 - WRITTEN INTERPRETATIONS

Current through August 31, 2023
In accordance with Section  67-5201(19)(b)(iv), Idaho Code, any written interpretations of the rules of this chapter are available at the Office of the State Board of Education located at 650 W. State St., Room 307, Boise, Idaho 83702. (3-15-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.01 - RULES GOVERNING ADMINISTRATION › Section 08.02.01.007 - WAIVERS

Current through August 31, 2023
The State Board of Education may grant a waiver of any rule not required by state or federal law to any school district upon written request. The Board will not grant waivers of any rule required by state or federal law. State and federal law includes case law (including consent decrees), statutes, constitutions, and federal regulations. (3-15-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.01 - RULES GOVERNING ADMINISTRATION › Section 08.02.01.008 - DEFINITIONS

Current through August 31, 2023
01.
Course
. A unit of instruction that may be determined based on the amount of instructional time or predetermined level of content and course outcomes. (3-15-22)
02.
Virtual Course
. A course where instruction is provided in an on-line format and does not necessarily include face-to-face instruction. (3-15-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.01 - RULES GOVERNING ADMINISTRATION › Section 08.02.01.050 - ALTERING SCHOOL DISTRICT BOUNDARIES

Current through August 31, 2023
The State Board of Education sets forth the following rules to govern the application and hearing procedures for alteration of school boundaries pursuant to Section  33-308, Idaho Code. A written application from the person or persons requesting alteration of school district boundaries, including the reasons for making the request, will be submitted to the Department of Education. (3-15-22)
01.
Written Statement of Support
. A written statement supporting or opposing the proposed alteration will be prepared by each board of trustees no later than ten (10) days following its first regular meeting held following receipt of the written application prepared by the person or persons requesting the alteration. Such request and supporting materials shall be forwarded to the Superintendent of Public Instruction. (3-15-22)
02.
Review of Request
. The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall appoint a hearing officer in accordance with State Board of Education Governing Policies and Procedures to review the proposed alteration of boundaries. (3-15-22)
03.
Criteria for Review of Request
. The hearing officer shall review the proposed alteration of boundaries taking into account the following criteria: (3-15-22)
a. Will the alteration as proposed leave a school district with a bonded debt in excess of the limit proscribed by law; (3-15-22)
b. Is the proposed alteration in the best interests of the children residing in the area described in the petition. In determining the best interests of the children the hearing officer shall consider all relevant factors which may include: (3-15-22)
i. The safety and distance of the children from the applicable schools; (3-15-22)
ii. The views of the interested parties as these views pertain to the interests of the children residing in the petition area; (3-15-22)
iii. The adjustment of the children to their home and neighborhood environment; and (3-15-22)
iv. The suitability of the school(s) and school district which is gaining students in terms of capacity and community support. (3-15-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.01 - RULES GOVERNING ADMINISTRATION › Section 08.02.01.150 - DEVIATION FROM STANDARD EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT FORM

Current through August 31, 2023
The State Superintendent of Public Instruction has approved a standard employment contract form. Any deviation from this contract form must be approved by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and reviewed for reapproval once every three (3) years. (3-15-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.01 - RULES GOVERNING ADMINISTRATION › Section 08.02.01.200 - EMERGENCY CLOSURE - TEACHER STRIKE OR WITHHOLDING OF SERVICE

Current through August 31, 2023
The State Board of Education does not recognize a teacher strike or the withholding of service as sufficient cause to declare an emergency closure. The primary concern of the State Board of Education is for the instructional program available to students. (3-15-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.01 - RULES GOVERNING ADMINISTRATION › Section 08.02.01.250 - PUPIL ACCOUNTING AND REQUIRED INSTRUCTIONAL TIME

Current through August 31, 2023
01.
Day in Session When Counting Pupils in Attendance
. (3-15-22)
a. A school day for grades one through twelve (1-12) may be counted as a "day in session" when the school is in session and students are under the guidance and direction of teachers in the teaching process for not less than four (4) hours or its equivalent of instruction per day. Lunch periods, breaks, passing time and recess will not be included in the four (4) hours. For kindergarten, each session will be at least two and one-half (2 1/2) hours per day. (3-15-22)
b. Half-day Session. A half-day in session occurs when the students in grades one through twelve (1-12) are under the guidance and direction of teachers in the teaching process for a minimum of two and one-half (2 1/2) hours or its equivalent of instruction or the teachers are involved in staff development activities for not less than two and one-half (2 1/2) hours. Students attending less than a half-day in session may have their hours aggregated by week for reporting purposes. (3-15-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.01 - RULES GOVERNING ADMINISTRATION › Section 08.02.01.251 - DATA COLLECTION

Current through August 31, 2023
LEA's will report the required information for state and federal reporting and decision-making. The reporting will be done in accordance with the requirements established in Chapter 10, Title 33, Idaho Code, or as needed for state and federal purposes. Each LEA is required to verify and assure the accuracy of the data submitted on a timeframe established by the state board of education or its designee. (3-15-22)
01.
State Data System
. In accordance with the provisions of Section  33-133, Idaho Code, the following data elements will be added to the state data system: (3-15-22)
a. Grade Point Average (GPA); and (3-15-22)
b. Chronic Absenteeism. (3-15-22)
c. Student address. (3-15-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.01 - RULES GOVERNING ADMINISTRATION › Section 08.02.01.252 - DATA VALIDITY

Current through August 31, 2023
01.
Responsibility
. LEA Administrators are responsible for the accuracy of the data submitted by the LEA. (3-15-22)
a. Data must be verified and corrected within 30 business days, based on the LEA's calendar, of receiving written notification of issues in submitted data. The timeline for correcting data may be extended if LEA staff are actively working with state longitudinal data system staff to correct the issue. (3-15-22)
b. Data reported by the LEAs used for funding purposes, including placement on the career ladder, must come through the state longitudinal data system. When discrepancies are identified, it is the responsibility of the LEA to update the submitted data prior to any adjustments being made. Funding will be withheld until such data is corrected. (3-15-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.01 - RULES GOVERNING ADMINISTRATION › Section 08.02.01.253 - UNIQUE EDUCATION IDENTIFIER

Current through August 31, 2023
1.
Assignment
. Each student enrolling in an Idaho public LEA or participating in a public educational program will be assigned a unique student identifier. The unique education identifier shall follow the student and will be used by each LEA in which the student is enrolled or participating. The unique student identifier will follow the student into the public postsecondary education. (3-15-22)
a. LEAs must obtain unique student identifiers by providing the following information for each student: (3-15-22)
i. Complete legal name, including first, middle, last, and suffix as written on a legal document such as birth certificate, passport, visa, or other such legal document. (3-15-22)
ii. Date of birth. (3-15-22)
iii. Gender. (3-15-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.01 - RULES GOVERNING ADMINISTRATION › Section 08.02.01.300 - FUNDS WITHHELD - LATE SUBMISSION OF RECORDS

Current through August 31, 2023
All required records from each LEA will be reported by the required deadlines. If an LEA is delinquent in reporting and is determined to be noncompliant, payment to that LEA will be withheld until such time as the LEA has met its obligation. (3-15-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.01 - RULES GOVERNING ADMINISTRATION › Section 08.02.01.350 - EARLY GRADUATION

Current through August 31, 2023
Any high school student who completes the number of credits and exiting standards required by both the state and the school district prior to completing eight (8) semesters of high school work may petition the local superintendent and board of trustees to graduate early. When calculating the aggregate average daily attendance for the educational support program, students graduating from high school prior to the end of the school year will have their ADA for the first semester (second trimester) counted as if they were in attendance during the second semester (third trimester) of the school year. (3-15-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.01 - RULES GOVERNING ADMINISTRATION › Section 08.02.01.400 - SPECIAL EDUCATION FUNDING FOR DISTRICTS WITH APPROVED PROGRAMS

Current through August 31, 2023
01.
Reimbursement for Exceptional Child Support Units
. State reimbursement provided by exceptional child support units is based on the following formula: (3-15-22)
a. Preschool students will generate funding based upon the weekly hours and minutes they are enrolled in special education. (3-15-22)
b. From the fall elementary enrollment of kindergarten through grade six (K-6), subtract elementary residential facility students and multiply the result by six one-hundredths (.06). Add the elementary residential facility students to the product. (3-15-22)
c. From the fall regular secondary enrollment of grades seven through twelve (7-12), subtract secondary residential facility students and multiply the result by fifty-five one-thousandths (.055). Add the secondary residential facility students to the product. (3-15-22)
d. Add the juvenile detention facility students to the total. (3-15-22)
e. Use the exceptional child divisor to determine the number of exceptional child units. Secondary programs with a smaller divisor may use the smaller divisor for their secondary computation. (3-15-22)
f. Elementary and secondary exceptional child support units will be calculated using one hundred percent (100%) Average Daily Attendance (ADA): the ADA will be subtracted from their respective regular elementary and secondary administrative unit for computing the support unit. (3-15-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.01 - RULES GOVERNING ADMINISTRATION › Section 08.02.01.450 - REIMBURSEMENT TO DISTRICTS FOR SUBSTITUTE TEACHER COSTS

Current through August 31, 2023
The Professional Standards Commission (PSC) is authorized to reimburse the employing district for a classroom teacher member of the PSC for the costs incurred in the employment of a substitute teacher for a member while the member is engaged in PSC business. Such reimbursement may be made for each instance in which a substitute is employed as a replacement for a member beyond six (6) days during a given school year. Reimbursement may be made upon request by the employing district submitted in a manner determined by the PSC. Reimbursement will be based upon the prevailing rate for substitutes in that district. (3-15-22)