With a change to how schools receive money, administrators believe they are not getting all the money promised during the legislative session.
IDAHO, USA — Two months after the legislative session, school administrators and education advocates claim schools are not getting the full amount lawmakers set aside.
“They were promised $330 million,” Reclaim Idaho founder Luke Mayville said. “They’re getting about $115 million short of that.”
To hold Governor Brad Little accountable, Mayville said they started a petition. More than 7,000 people have already signed it. Hundreds of teachers, administrators and support staff submitted stories about potential impacts.
He said the shortfall happened after the state changed back to an attendance-based funding model. During the pandemic, schools temporarily got money based on enrollment.
Idaho is one of few states to fund schools this way, said Heather Dennis, Anser Charter School executive director.
“With enrollment-based funding, you’re getting paid for the students you are actually serving,” she said. “With …