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Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.02 - RULES GOVERNING UNIFORMITY › Section 08.02.02.170 - SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS AND VEHICLE OPERATION

Current through August 31, 2023
All school districts and school bus drivers must meet or exceed the training, performance and operation requirements delineated in the Standards for Idaho School Buses and Operations as incorporated in Section  004  of these rules. (3-15-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.02 - RULES GOVERNING UNIFORMITY › Section 08.02.02.180 - WRITTEN POLICY

Current through August 31, 2023
The board of trustees will establish and adopt a set of written policies governing the pupil transportation system. Each school district that provides activity bus transportation for pupils shall have comprehensive policies and guidelines regarding activity transportation. (3-15-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.02 - RULES GOVERNING UNIFORMITY › Section 08.02.02.190 - PROGRAM OPERATIONS

Current through August 31, 2023
School district fiscal reporting requirements as well as reimbursable and non-reimbursable costs within the Pupil Transportation Support Program, including but not limited to administration, field and activity trips, safety busing, contracting for transportation services, leasing of district-owned buses, insurance, ineligible and non-public school students, ineligible vehicles, capital investments including the purchasing of school buses and equipment, program support and district waiver procedures shall be delineated in Standards for Idaho School Buses and Operations incorporated in Section  004  of these rules. Approved school activities shall include structured college/university visits when such visits are part of the school district college and career advising and mentoring plan. (3-15-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.02 - RULES GOVERNING UNIFORMITY › Section 08.02.02.230 - DRIVER EDUCATION

Current through August 31, 2023
Public Schools. Pursuant to Section  004  of these rules, all public driver education courses offered in Idaho public schools must be conducted in compliance with all the requirements in the Operating Procedures for Idaho Public Driver Education Programs, as incorporated. (3-15-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.02 - RULES GOVERNING UNIFORMITY › Section 08.02.02.240 - JUVENILE DETENTION CENTERS

Current through August 31, 2023
01.
Instructional Program
. Every public school district in the state within which is located a public or private detention facility housing juvenile offenders pursuant to court order will provide an instructional program. The instructional program will: (3-15-22)
a. Provide course work that meets the minimum requirements of Idaho State Board of Education Rules. (3-15-22)
b. Provide instruction in core subject areas. (3-15-22)
c. Include the following components, where appropriate: self-concept improvement, social adjustment, physical fitness/personal health, vocational/occupational, adult living skills, and counseling. (3-15-22)
d. Provide instruction and guidance that may lead to a high school diploma. School districts will accept such instruction for purposes of issuing credit when the detention center certifies to the school that the appropriate work is completed. (3-15-22)
e. Be directed by an instructor who holds an appropriate, valid certificate. (3-15-22)
f. Be provided to each student not later than two (2) school days after admission and continue until the student is released from the detention center. (3-15-22)
g. Be provided to students who have attained "school age" as defined in Idaho Code 33-201. (3-15-22)
h. Be provided for a minimum of four (4) hours during each school day. (3-15-22)
i. Be based on the needs and abilities of each student. The resident school district will provide pertinent status information as requested by the Juvenile Detention Center. (3-15-22)
j. Be coordinated with the instructional program at the school the student attends, where appropriate. (3-15-22)
k. Be provided in a facility that is adequate for instruction and study. (3-15-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.03 - RULES GOVERNING THOROUGHNESS › Section 08.02.03.000 - LEGAL AUTHORITY

Current through August 31, 2023
All rules in this Thoroughness chapter (IDAPA 08.02.03) are promulgated pursuant to the authority of the State Board of Education under Article IX, Section  2  of the Idaho Constitution and under sections  33-116,  33-118, and  33-1612, 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 08.02.03 - RULES GOVERNING THOROUGHNESS › Section 08.02.03.004 - INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE

Current through August 31, 2023
The following documents are incorporated into this rule: (3-15-22)
01.
The Idaho Content Standards
. The Idaho Content Standards as adopted by the State Board of Education. Individual subject content standards are adopted in various years in relation to the curricular materials adoption schedule. Copies of the document can be found on the State Board of Education website at
https://boardofed.idaho.gov
. (3-15-22)
a. Arts and Humanities Categories: (3-15-22)
i. Dance, as revised and adopted on August 11, 2016; (3-15-22)
ii. Interdisciplinary Humanities, as revised and adopted on August 11, 2016; (3-15-22)
iii. Media Arts, as adopted on August 11, 2016. (3-15-22)
iv. Music, as revised and adopted on August 11, 2016; (3-15-22)
v. Theater, as revised and adopted on August 11, 2016; (3-15-22)
vi. Visual Arts, as revised and adopted on August 11, 2016; (3-15-22)
vii. World languages, as revised and adopted on August 11, 2016. (3-15-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.03 - RULES GOVERNING THOROUGHNESS › Section 08.02.03.102 - INSTRUCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Current through August 31, 2023
01.
Instruction and Programs
. All schools will deliver a core of instruction and advisement programs (see Section  108, Guidance Programs) for each student in elementary schools, middle schools/junior high and high schools. (3-15-22)
02.
Standards
. All students will meet standards established locally (at a minimum, the standards of the state) through rigorous accountability, which includes challenging examinations, demonstrations of achievement, and other appropriate tests and measures. (3-15-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.03 - RULES GOVERNING THOROUGHNESS › Section 08.02.03.103 - INSTRUCTION GRADES 1-12

Current through August 31, 2023
01.
Instruction
. Instruction is inclusive of subject matter, content and course offerings. Patterns of instructional organization are a local school district option. Schools will assure students meet locally developed standards with the state standards as a minimum. This includes special instruction that allows limited English proficient students to participate successfully in all aspects of the school's curriculum and keep up with other students in the regular education program. It also includes special learning opportunities for accelerated, learning disabled students and students with other disabilities. (3-15-22)
02.
Instructional Courses
. At appropriate grade levels, instruction will include but not be limited to the following: (3-15-22)
a. Language Arts and Communication will include instruction in reading, writing, English, literature, technological applications, spelling, speech and listening, and, in elementary schools, cursive writing. (3-15-22)
b. Mathematics will include instruction in addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, mathematical reasoning and probability. (3-15-22)
c. Science will include instruction in applied sciences, earth and space sciences, physical sciences, life sciences, and computer science. (3-15-22)
d. Social Studies will include instruction in history, government, geography, economics, current world affairs, citizenship, and sociology. (3-15-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.03 - RULES GOVERNING THOROUGHNESS › Section 08.02.03.104 - OTHER REQUIRED INSTRUCTION

Current through August 31, 2023
Other required instruction for all students and other required offerings of the school are: (3-15-22)
01.
Elementary Schools
. (3-15-22)
a. The following section outlines other information required for all elementary students, as well as other required offerings of the school:
Fine Arts (art and music)
Health (wellness)
Physical Education (fitness)
Computational thinking and digital literacy (4-6-23)
b. Additional instructional options as determined by the local school district. For example:
Languages other than English
Career Awareness (3-15-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.03 - RULES GOVERNING THOROUGHNESS › Section 08.02.03.106 - ADVANCED OPPORTUNITIES

Current through August 31, 2023
01.
Advanced Opportunities Requirement
. All high schools in Idaho shall be required to provide Advanced Opportunities, or provide opportunities for students to take courses at the postsecondary campus. (3-15-22)
02.
Advanced Opportunities Early Graduation Scholarship Funding
. (3-15-22)
a. Scholarship Calculation. (3-15-22)
i. The statewide average daily attendance-driven funding per enrolled pupil shall be calculated by adding the previous fiscal year's statewide distributions for salary-based apportionment, benefit apportionment and discretionary funds, and dividing the total by the previous year's statewide public school enrollment for all grades. (3-15-22)
ii. The statewide average daily attendance-driven funding per enrolled pupil shall be recalculated each fiscal year. (3-15-22)
iii. All benefits paid for scholarships and to public schools shall be based on the statewide average daily attendance-driven funding per enrolled pupil figure for the fiscal year in which the benefit is paid. (3-15-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.03 - RULES GOVERNING THOROUGHNESS › Section 08.02.03.107 - MIDDLE LEVEL CREDIT SYSTEM

Current through August 31, 2023
A school district or LEA must implement a credit system no later than grade seven (7) that includes components that address the credit requirements, credit recovery, alternate mechanisms and attendance. The LEA may establish credit requirements beyond the state minimum. (3-15-22)
01.
Credit Requirements
. Each LEA credit system shall require a student to attain a portion of the total credits attempted in each area in which credits are attempted except for areas in which instruction is less than a school year before the student will be eligible for promotion to the next grade level. (3-15-22)
02.
Credit Recovery
. A student who does not meet the minimum requirements of the credit system shall be given an opportunity to recover credits or complete an alternate mechanism in order to become eligible for promotion to next grade level. (3-15-22)
03.
Alternate Mechanism
. An LEA may establish an alternate mechanism to determine eligibility for grade level promotion. The alternate mechanism shall require a student to demonstrate proficiency of the appropriate content standards. All locally established mechanisms used to demonstrate proficiency will be forwarded to the State Department of Education. Alternate mechanisms must be re-submitted to the Department when changes are made to the mechanism. (3-15-22)
04.
Attendance
. Attendance shall be an element included in the credit system, alternate mechanism or both. (3-15-22)
05.
Special Education Students
. The Individualized Education Program (IEP) team for a student who is eligible for special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act may, establish alternate requirements or accommodations to credit requirements as are deemed necessary for the student to become eligible for promotion to the next grade level. (3-15-22)
06.
Limited English Proficient (LEP) Students
. The Educational Learning Plan (ELP) team for LEP students, as defined in Subsection  112.05.g.iv., may establish alternate requirements or accommodations to credit requirements as deemed necessary for the student to become eligible for promotion to the next grade level. (3-15-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.03 - RULES GOVERNING THOROUGHNESS › Section 08.02.03.108 - COLLEGE AND CAREER ADVISING GUIDANCE PROGRAMS

Current through August 31, 2023
In each Idaho school, a comprehensive advising program will be provided as an integral part of the educational program. A comprehensive guidance and counseling program includes these elements: (3-15-22)
01.
Guidance
. A guidance curriculum that identifies knowledge and skills to be attained by all students at various stages of their development and provides appropriate activities for their achievement. (3-15-22)
02.
Individual Planning
. Individualized planning with students and their parents in each of these domains: personal/social development, educational development, and career development. (3-15-22)
03.
Response Services of Counseling, Consultation, and Referral
. (3-15-22)
04.
System Support Functions That Promote Effective Delivery of Guidance Services
. (3-15-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.03 - RULES GOVERNING THOROUGHNESS › Section 08.02.03.109 - SPECIAL EDUCATION

Current through August 31, 2023
01.
Definitions
. The following definitions apply only to Section  109  of these rules. (3-15-22)
a. Adult Student. A student who is eligible for special education, is eighteen (18) years of age or older and to whom special education rights have transferred. (3-15-22)
b. Due Process Hearing. An administrative hearing that is conducted to resolve disputes. (3-15-22)
i. Regular due process hearing regarding issues on any matter related to identification, evaluation, placement, or the provision of a free appropriate public education. (3-15-22)
ii. For disputes concerning discipline for which shortened time lines are in effect, an expedited due process hearing may be requested in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. (3-15-22)
c. Education Agency. Each school district and other public agency that is responsible for providing special education and related services to students with disabilities, including the Department of Juvenile Corrections and the Idaho School for the Deaf and Blind. (3-15-22)
d. Idaho Special Education Manual. Policies and procedures, as approved by the State Board of Education, that the State Department of Education is required to adopt to meet the eligibility requirements of  20 U.S.C, Section 1412  and are consistent with state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and legal requirements. (3-15-22)
e. Special Education. Specially designed instruction as defined by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act or speech-language pathology services to meet the unique needs of a special education student. (3-15-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.03 - RULES GOVERNING THOROUGHNESS › Section 08.02.03.110 - ALTERNATIVE SECONDARY PROGRAMS

Current through August 31, 2023
Alternative instructional programs are those that provide special instructional courses and offer special services to eligible at-risk youth to enable them to earn a high school diploma. Designated differences must be established between the alternative school programs and the regular secondary school programs. Alternative secondary school programs will include course offerings, teacher/pupil ratios and evidence of teaching strategies that are clearly designed to serve at-risk youth, pursuant to Section  33-1001, Idaho Code. (4-6-23)
01.
Instruction
. Special instruction courses for at-risk youth enrolled in an alternative instructional program will include: (4-6-23)
a. Core academic content that meets or exceeds minimum state standards; (3-15-22)
b. A physical fitness and personal health component; (3-15-22)
c. Career and technical education component approved by the state division of career technical education; (3-15-22)
d. A personal finance, parenting, and child care component; and (3-15-22)
e. A personal and career counseling component. (3-15-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.03 - RULES GOVERNING THOROUGHNESS › Section 08.02.03.111 - ASSESSMENT IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Current through August 31, 2023
01.
Philosophy
. Acquiring the basic skills is essential to realization of full educational, vocational and personal/social development. Since Idaho schools are responsible for instruction in the basic scholastic skills, the State Board of Education has a vested interest in regularly surveying student skill acquisition as an index of the effectiveness of the educational program. This information can best be secured through objective assessment of student growth. The State Board of Education will provide oversight for all components of the comprehensive assessment program. (3-15-22)
02.
Purposes
. The purpose of assessment in the public schools is to: (3-15-22)
a. Measure and improve student achievement; (3-15-22)
b. Assist classroom teachers in designing lessons; (3-15-22)
c. Identify areas needing intervention and remediation, and acceleration; (3-15-22)
d. Assist school districts in evaluating local curriculum and instructional practices in order to make needed curriculum adjustments; (3-15-22)
e. Inform parents and guardians of their child's progress; (3-15-22)
f. Provide comparative local, state and national data regarding the achievement of students in essential skill areas; (3-15-22)
g. Identify performance trends in student achievement across grade levels tested and student growth over time; and (3-15-22)
h. Help determine technical assistance/consultation priorities for the State Department of Education. (3-15-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.03 - RULES GOVERNING THOROUGHNESS › Section 08.02.03.112 - ACCOUNTABILITY

Current through August 31, 2023
School district, charter district and public charter school accountability will be based on multiple measures aimed at providing meaningful data showing progress toward interim and long-term goals set by the State Board of Education for student achievement and school improvement. The state accountability framework will be used to meet both state and federal school accountability requirements and will be broken up by school category and include measures of student academic achievement and school quality as determined by the State Board of Education. In addition to those measures identified in the state accountability framework, all school categories will administer an annual satisfaction and engagement survey to parents, students, and teachers. (4-6-23)
01.
School Category
. (3-15-22)
a. Kindergarten through grade eight (K-8): Schools in this category include elementary and middle schools as defined in Subsection  112.05.f. (3-15-22)
b. High Schools, not designated as alternative high schools, as defined in Subsection  112.05.f. (3-15-22)
c. Alternative High Schools. (3-15-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.03 - RULES GOVERNING THOROUGHNESS › Section 08.02.03.114 - FAILURE TO MEET ANNUAL MEASURABLE PROGRESS

Current through August 31, 2023
01.
Accountability Measures and Timelines
. Accountability measures and timelines will be determined by the state board of education for school districts and schools who fail to meet annual measurable progress. (3-15-22)
02.
Compliance with Federal Law
. All schools and local educational agencies in this state shall comply with applicable federal laws governing specific federal grants. (3-15-22)
a. With respect to schools and local educational agencies in this state that receive federal grants under title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (Title I schools), the State Department of Education shall develop procedures for approval by the State Board of Education, consistent with federal law, that describe actions to be taken by local educational agencies and schools in this state in regard to schools that fail to meet interim and long-term progress goals. (3-15-22)
b. With respect to schools and local educational agencies in this state that do not receive federal grants under Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015, such non-Title I schools and local educational agencies shall be required to comply with federal law and state requirements with the procedures relating to failure to meet interim and long-term progress goals as provided in Subsection  114.02.a. of this rule, as if they were Title I schools, except that any provisions relating to the use of federal grants to pay for such expenses shall not be applicable to such non-Title I schools and local educational agencies. In such event, non-title I schools shall be required to fund such compliance costs from general operating funds. (3-15-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.03 - RULES GOVERNING THOROUGHNESS › Section 08.02.03.118 - HOME SCHOOL

Current through August 31, 2023
Any student not attending a public or private school within the state of Idaho may, as an alternative, receive educational instruction in a home school setting at the direction of the student's parent or guardian. A home schooled student is required to receive such instruction in subjects commonly and usually taught in the public schools of the state of Idaho. (3-15-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.03 - RULES GOVERNING THOROUGHNESS › Section 08.02.03.128 - CURRICULAR MATERIALS SELECTION AND ONLINE COURSE APPROVAL (SECTIONS 33-118; 33-118A, IDAHO CODE)

Current through August 31, 2023
The State Board of Education will appoint a committee to select curriculum materials. Committee appointments will be for a period of five (5) years. Committee appointments shall consist of not less than ten (10) total members from the following stakeholder groups: certified Idaho classroom teachers, Idaho public school administrators, Idaho higher education officials, parents, trustees, local board of education members, members of the Division of Career Technical Education, and State Department of Education personnel. The Executive Secretary will be an employee of the State Department of Education and will be a voting member of the committee. The State Department of Education shall charge publishers submission fees of sixty dollars ($60) or equal to the retail price of each, whichever is greater, to defray the costs incurred in the curricular material review and adoption process. (3-23-22)
01.
Subject Areas
. Curricular materials are adopted by the State Board of Education for a period of six (6) years in the following subject areas: reading, English, spelling, speech, journalism, languages other than English, art, drama, social studies, music, mathematics, business education, career education and counseling, vocational/ technical education, science, health, physical education, handwriting, literature, driver education, limited English proficiency. (3-23-22)
02.
Multiple Adoptions. Multiple adoptions are Made in Each Subject Area
. (3-23-22)
03.
Bids
. Each publisher must deliver, according to the committee schedule, a sealed bid on all curricular materials presented for adoption. (3-23-22)
04.
Depository
. The State Board will appoint a depository for the state-adopted curricular materials. Resource materials are a local option. (3-23-22)
05.
Local Policies
. School districts will follow their own policies for adoption in subject areas offered by a school district for which materials are not covered by the state curriculum materials committee. (3-23-22)
06.
Online Course Review and Approval Process
. The State Department of Education shall administer the review and approval of online course providers and courses. Reviewers shall be certified Idaho classroom teachers. Online course providers are approved for a period of four (4) years. The State Department of Education shall charge online course providers submission fees based on the number of courses offered, not to exceed the actual costs incurred in the online course and course provider review and approval process. (3-23-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.03 - RULES GOVERNING THOROUGHNESS › Section 08.02.03.140 - WORKFORCE SKILLS

Current through August 31, 2023
01.
Academic Skill Development
. All students will be provided the opportunity to develop their academic skills (i.e., reading, language arts and communication, mathematics, science, social studies) and to develop the skills necessary for entering the workforce, including self-management skills (i.e., ability to plan, self-discipline, respect for authority, ongoing skill improvement), individual and teamwork skills (i.e., personal initiative, working with others), thinking/information skills (i.e., reasoning, problem solving, acquiring and using information) and vocational-technical skills based on the standards of the industry as approved by the State Board of Vocational Education. (3-15-22)
02.
Other Skill Development
. Recognizing that students may or may not be active in the workforce, the State Board believes all students should be provided the opportunity to become contributing community and family members. This instruction includes homemaking skills (i.e., nutrition, child development, resource management); balancing work and family responsibilities; and entrepreneurial skills. (3-15-22)
03.
Work-Based Learning Experiences
. Work-based learning experiences may be provided as part of the instruction in the school. For students to receive credit, these experiences will include: training plans, training agreements, approved work sites, and supervision by appropriately certificated personnel. If work-based learning experiences are selected, they will be included in the Parent Approved Student Career Pathways Plans. Instruction will be organized to facilitate a successful transition into the workforce and further education. (3-15-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.03 - RULES GOVERNING THOROUGHNESS › Section 08.02.03.160 - SAFE ENVIRONMENT AND DISCIPLINE

Current through August 31, 2023
01. Each school district and public charter school will have a comprehensive school district or charter school wide policy and procedures encompassing the following:
School Climate
Discipline
Student Health
Violence Prevention
Possessing Weapons on Campus
Substance Abuse - Tobacco, Alcohol, and Other Drugs
Suicide Prevention
Student Harassment
Drug-free School Zones
Building Safety including Evacuation Drills
Relationship Abuse and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response
(4-6-23)
a. Student health policies must include: (4-6-23)
i. seizure action plans identifying staff qualified to assist in the instance of a seizure, administration of seizure rescue medication, and any required staff training and timelines for training. (4-6-23)
ii. administration of medical inhalers, epinephrine auto-in-ejectors, insulin and blood glucose monitoring, pursuant to Section  33-520, Idaho code. (4-6-23)
iii. Allowed uses of opioid-related overdose intervention, including any permissible uses of naloxone if approved by the local education agency for use. (4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.03 - RULES GOVERNING THOROUGHNESS › Section 08.02.03.171 - GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAMS

Current through August 31, 2023
01.
Definitions
. The following definitions apply only to Section  171  of these rules. (3-15-22)
a. Gifted/talented children. Those students who are identified as possessing demonstrated or potential abilities that give evidence of high performing capabilities in intellectual, creative, specific academic or leadership areas, or ability in the performing or visual arts and who require services or activities not ordinarily provided by the school in order to fully develop such capabilities Section  33-2001, Idaho Code. (3-15-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.03 - RULES GOVERNING THOROUGHNESS › Section 08.02.03.200 - K-12 IDAHO CONTENT STANDARDS

Current through August 31, 2023
Section  105  sets forth the minimum graduation requirements for all students graduating from Idaho public high schools, as authorized by Section  33-118, Idaho Code. The standards set forth in Section  004  are the minimum standards to be used by every school district in the state in order to establish a level of academic content necessary to graduate from Idaho's public schools. Each school district may set standards more rigorous than these state content standards but no district shall use any standards less rigorous than those set forth in these Thoroughness rules. (4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.04 - RULES GOVERNING PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS › Section 08.02.04.000 - LEGAL AUTHORITY

Current through August 31, 2023
In accordance with Sections  33-105,  33-5203, and  33-5210(4)(e), Idaho Code, the Board is authorized to promulgate rules implementing the provisions of Title 33, Chapter 52, Idaho Code. (4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.04 - RULES GOVERNING PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS › Section 08.02.04.010 - DEFINITIONS

Current through August 31, 2023
01.
Authorizer Fee
. Fee paid by each public charter school to its authorized chartering entity. (4-6-23)
02.
Board
. Means the Idaho State Board of Education. (4-6-23)
03.
Charter Holder
. Means the governing board of the non-profit corporation to which a charter has been granted by an authorized chartering entity, as defined in Section  33-5202A(a), Idaho Code. (4-6-23)
04.
Commission
. Means the Idaho Public Charter School Commission, as provided by Section  335213, Idaho Code. (4-6-23)
05.
Department
. Means the Idaho Department of Education. (4-6-23)
06.
District
. Means an Idaho public school district. (4-6-23)
07.
Educational Service Provider
. Means a nonprofit or for-profit entity that contracts with a public charter school to provide educational services and resources including both (i) administrative support, and (ii) educational design, implementation, or management. (4-6-23)
08.
Institution
. Means an Idaho public college, university of community college, or a private, nonprofit Idaho-based, nonsectarian college or university that is accredited by the same organization that accredits Idaho public colleges and universities. (4-6-23)
09.
Performance Certificates
. Means the certificate that sets forth the academic and operational performance expectations as identified in Section  33-5205B, Idaho Code, and constitutes a contractual agreement between the charter holder and the authorizer. (4-6-23)
10.
Petition
. Means the Petition required in Section  33-5205B, Idaho Code, and incorporates the performance certificate once approved. (4-6-23)
11.
Petitioners
. Means the group of persons who submit a petition to establish a new public charter school, or to convert an existing traditional public school to a public charter school, as provided by Section  33-5205, Idaho Code, and the procedures described in Sections  200  through  205  of these rules. (4-6-23)
12.
School Year
. Means the period beginning on July 1 and ending the next succeeding June 30 of each year. (4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.04 - RULES GOVERNING PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS › Section 08.02.04.100 - LIMITATIONS ON NEW PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS

Current through August 31, 2023
01.
Responsibilities of Petitioners on Approval of Charter
. Upon the approval of a new public charter school by an authorized chartering entity, the petitioners shall provide the Board with written notice of such approval. The authorized chartering entity of the public charter school shall provide the Board with copies of the charter and any charter revisions upon request. (4-6-23)
02.
Authorization to Begin Educational Instruction
. The public charter schools authorized to begin educational instruction during a given school year shall be those public charter schools that have received approval from their authorized chartering entities to begin educational instruction during such school year. A public charter school that is approved by an authorized chartering entity, but which does not begin educational instruction must confirm with the Board, on or before June 1 preceding the next succeeding school year, that it is able to begin educational instruction during such school year. (4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.04 - RULES GOVERNING PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS › Section 08.02.04.101 - AUTHORIZED CHARTERING ENTITY

Current through August 31, 2023
01.
Governing Board
. An institution or district shall receive approval from their governing board prior to accepting petitions or authorizing any charter schools. (4-6-23)
a. Notwithstanding Sections  400  through  404, of these rules, denial of a new petition by an institution is final. A petitioner may submit a petition that has been denied by an institution to any other authorized chartering entity. (4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.04 - RULES GOVERNING PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS › Section 08.02.04.102 - AUTHORIZER FEE

Current through August 31, 2023
01.
Notification
. It is the responsibility of each authorizer to notify the Department if the authorizer fee has not been received by the date specified in Section  33-5208, Idaho Code. (4-6-23)
a. The authorizer must provide notification of the delinquent fee to the charter school prior to reporting to the Department. (4-6-23)
b. The authorizer must provide the amount delinquent and proof of notification to the charter school within thirty (30) days of the non-payment of the authorizer fee. (4-6-23)
c. The Department shall withhold the amount of the delinquent fee from the next scheduled release of funds to the charter school. The funds will be withheld until the Department has received notification from the authorizer that the authorizer fee has been paid in full. (4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.04 - RULES GOVERNING PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS › Section 08.02.04.200 - PROCEDURE FOR FORMATION OF A NEW PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL

Current through August 31, 2023
01.
Public Charter School Workshops
. The purpose of the public charter school workshops shall be to provide public charter school petitioners with a brief overview of a variety of educational and operational issues relating to public charter schools, as well as to answer questions and to provide technical assistance, as may be necessary, to aid petitioners in the preparation of public charter school petitions. (4-6-23)
02.
Petition Submittal
. A public charter school petition may be submitted to only one (1) authorized chartering entity at a time. A petitioner may submit a petition that has been denied by an authorized chartering entity to any other authorized chartering entity after an appeal process, if any, is complete and a final decision has been reached. (4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.04 - RULES GOVERNING PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS › Section 08.02.04.201 - POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ADOPTED BY AN AUTHORIZED CHARTERING ENTITY

Current through August 31, 2023
An authorized chartering entity must adopt policies and procedures describing the charter school petition process and the procedures that petitioners must comply with in order to form a new public charter school, including a public virtual school. Petitioners must comply with the policies and procedures adopted by the authorized chartering entity with which a petition is submitted. Such charter school policies and procedures must comply with Title 33, Chapter 52, Idaho Code, and the rules promulgated by the Board. If there is any conflict between the charter school policies and procedures adopted by an authorized chartering entity and rules promulgated by the Board, then the Board rules shall govern. (4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.04 - RULES GOVERNING PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS › Section 08.02.04.202 - NEW PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Current through August 31, 2023
Petitioners seeking to establish a new public charter school must apply to an authorized chartering entity through the submittal of a petition consisting of all of the following elements: (4-6-23)
01.
Introduction
. Briefly introduce the proposed public charter school by providing the following: (4-6-23)
a. Cover page with the proposed school's name, intended opening year, general location, and the contact information for one (1) petitioner who will serve as liaison with the authorizer during the petition process; (4-6-23)
b. Table of contents; (4-6-23)
c. One-page (1) executive summary describing the proposed school's organizational structure, educational program, and student outcome expectations; and (4-6-23)
d. Mission statement. (4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.04 - RULES GOVERNING PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS › Section 08.02.04.203 - ADMISSION PROCEDURES

Current through August 31, 2023
01.
Idaho Public Charter School Commission
. The Idaho public charter school commission shall adopt policies and procedures establishing a framework for the equitable selection process and make available to all public charter schools a model procedure. Petitioners are required to adopt admission procedures that align with the Commission approved model procedures. (4-6-23)
02.
Equitable Selection Process
. Admission to a public charter school shall be determined by an equitable selection process. The equitable selection process must be held within seven (7) days of the enrollment deadlines as defined in Subsection  203.02  and must take place in a public setting, the date and time of which must be noticed to the public at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance. (4-6-23)
03.
Enrollment Deadline
. A charter holder shall establish an enrollment deadline for each school year and may establish an enrollment capacity below that stated in the public charter school's performance certificate. The deadline shall be established either by annual vote of the charter holder's board of directors or by establishment of charter holder policy. The enrollment deadline shall be the date by which all written requests for admission to attend the public charter school for the next school year must be received. Neither the enrollment deadline nor a lowered enrollment capacity may be changed once the enrollment information is disseminated as required by Subsection  203.03. (4-6-23)
04.
Enrollment Opportunities
. A charter holder shall ensure that citizens in the primary attendance area, as it is defined in the school's performance certificate, are made aware of the enrollment opportunities of the public charter school. (4-6-23)
a. The notice must include the enrollment deadline, the public charter school's total enrollment capacity for the next school year, and an advisory that all prospective students will be given the opportunity to enroll in the public charter school, regardless of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, socioeconomic status, or special needs; (4-6-23)
b. One (1) or more notices must be publicly disseminated within the primary attendance area by an independent third party. Notices include, but are not limited to, printed publications, technology and social media broadcasts, or signage displayed by community partners outside of the school's physical location. (4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.04 - RULES GOVERNING PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS › Section 08.02.04.205 - NEW CHARTER SCHOOL PETITIONS

Current through August 31, 2023
01.
Approval of a New Charter School Petition
. (4-6-23)
a. If a petition is approved, then the authorized chartering entity and the petitioners must execute a performance certificate within seventy-five (75) days of the approval. (4-6-23)
b. The authorized chartering entity shall provide the Board with written notice of approval of a new public charter school. The authorized chartering entity of the public charter school shall provide the Board with copies of the charter and any charter revisions upon request. (4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.04 - RULES GOVERNING PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS › Section 08.02.04.300 - CHARTER HOLDER RESPONSIBILITIES

Current through August 31, 2023
01.
General
. The charter holder of a public charter school shall be responsible for ensuring that the public charter school is adequately staffed, and that such staff provides sufficient oversight over all operational and educational activities. In addition, the charter holder shall be responsible for ensuring that the school complies with all applicable federal and state education standards, as well as all applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and policies. (4-6-23)
02.
Compliance with Terms of Performance Certificate
. The charter holder of a public charter school shall be responsible for ensuring that the school is in compliance with the terms and conditions of the performance certificate approved executed in accordance with Section  33-5205B(1), Idaho Code. Intentional failure to operate a charter school within the terms and conditions of the executed performance certificate are grounds to initiate a review by the authorized chartering entity and may result in the addition of stipulations on the performance certificate or revocation of the charter. (4-6-23)
03.
Annual Reports
. An authorized chartering entity may request that a public charter school provide additional information to ensure that the public charter school is meeting the terms of its performance certificate. (4-6-23)
04.
Operational Issues
. The charter holder shall be responsible for promptly notifying its authorized chartering entity if it becomes aware that the school is not operating in compliance with the terms and conditions of its performance certificate. Thereafter, the charter holder shall also be responsible for advising its authorized chartering entity with follow-up information as to when, and how, such operational issues are finally resolved and corrected. (4-6-23)
05.
Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws
. The charter holder shall be responsible for promptly notifying its authorized chartering entity of any revisions or amendments to the articles of incorporation or bylaws. (4-6-23)
06.
Required Documentation
. Public charter schools shall ensure that the following documentation is up to date and on file with the school's authorized chartering entity: a copy of the lease agreement for leased building(s) at which students will be taught; a copy of any notice from the school's accrediting body that the school has failed to meet or maintain full accreditation requirements; copies of any complaints filed against the school including, but not limited to, lawsuits and complaints filed with the Idaho professional standards commission relating to school employees; a current list of all school board members, including full name, address, telephone number, and resume must be on file with the authorizer within five (5) business days of any changes; and any additional proof of compliance as reasonably requested by the authorizer. (4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.04 - RULES GOVERNING PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS › Section 08.02.04.301 - AUTHORIZED CHARTERING ENTITY RESPONSIBILITIES

Current through August 31, 2023
01.
Monitoring
. Notwithstanding Section  300  of these rules, the authorized chartering entity of a public charter school shall be responsible for monitoring the public charter school's operations in accordance with all of the terms and conditions of the performance certificate, including compliance with all applicable federal and state education standards and all applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and policies. (4-6-23)
02.
Pre-opening Site Visit
. Authorized chartering entities may conduct site visits to the physical location of the public charter school to verify the facility meets all state, local, and federal requirements for operating a public school. (4-6-23)
03.
Performance Certificate Review
. Pursuant to Section  33-5209B, Idaho Code, an authorized chartering entity may renew a charter for a term of five (5) years or may nonrenew a charter following the initial operating term. Should an authorized chartering entity take no action to renew or nonrenew the charter, and the charter school has met all of the existing performance certificate targets, the charter school shall be provisionally renewed until such time as the chartering entity takes action. The five-year term of the renewed charter shall be based on the provisional renewal date. (4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.04 - RULES GOVERNING PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS › Section 08.02.04.302 - CHARTER REVISIONS

Current through August 31, 2023
01.
Request for Revision of Charter or Performance Certificate
. The charter holder of a public charter school that desires to revise its charter or performances certificate must submit a written request and the proposed revisions to the public charter school's authorized chartering entity. (4-6-23)
02.
Procedure for Reviewing Request for Charter or Performance Certificate Revision
. The authorized chartering entity shall have seventy-five (75) days from the date of receipt of the written request and proposed revisions in which to issue its decision on the request for charter or performance certificate revision. The authorized chartering entity shall consider the request for charter or performance certificate revision at its next regular meeting following the date of receipt of the written request and proposed revisions, provided that the request and proposed revisions are submitted no fewer than thirty (30) days in advance of that meeting. If permitted by applicable policies and procedures adopted by the authorized chartering entity, the review of a request for a charter or performance certificate revision may be delegated to appropriate staff employed by the authorized chartering entity. An authorized chartering entity may, but is not required to, conduct a public hearing to consider the request for charter or performance certificate revision. (4-6-23)
03.
Approval of Proposed Charter or Performance Certificate Revision
. If the authorized chartering entity approves the proposed charter or performance certificate revision, a copy of such revision shall be executed by each of the parties to the charter or performance certificate and shall be treated as either a supplement to, or amendment of, the final approved charter or performance certificate, whatever the case may be. (4-6-23)
04.
Denial of Proposed Charter or Performance Certificate Revision
. If the proposed charter or performance certificate revision is denied, then the authorized chartering entity must prepare a written notice of its decision which shall contain all of the reasons for the decision. The public charter school may appeal the decision to the Board. The provisions of Section  403  shall govern the appeal. (4-6-23)