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Idaho Legislature · 2026 Session · ⏸ Held in House Committee

SB 1288 — High-Needs Special Education Fund — $5 Million

SB 1288 would create a $5 million fund for Idaho's highest-need special education students. Passed the Senate. Being held in the House Education Committee by Rep. Dale Hawkins without a hearing.

✅ Senate: Passed⏸ House Committee: Held📅 Session Ends Mar 27
The Idaho Ledger  ·  idaholedger.com/bills/sb1288  ·  2026 Session
📋 Status: Held in House Education Committee
SB 1288 passed the Idaho Senate and was sent to the House Education Committee, chaired by Rep. Dale Hawkins (R-Fernwood, District 2A), who has not scheduled a hearing. Session ends March 27.
KEY CONTACT — HOLDING THIS BILL
Rep. Dale Hawkins (R) · District 2A · Fernwood
House Education Committee Chair · Not scheduling a hearing on SB 1288
📧 DHawkins@house.idaho.gov 📞 (208) 332-1420
What SB 1288 Does

SB 1288 would establish a $5 million high-needs special education fund for students with the most complex disabilities. Idaho ranks near the bottom of states in special education funding per student.

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