Idaho Schools Seek $20M Flex Fund | Boise News

Idaho’s State Superintendent Debbie Critchfield is pushing for $20 million in new operational funding to help schools cope with inflation, unexpected costs, and a looming $13 million shortfall in the School Benefit Trust—potentially jeopardizing teacher medical coverage. This targeted request, separate from a broader 3.9% K-12 budget increase, is designed to be flexible and immediately actionable, earning strong support from school administrators. It also aims to fund a long-overdue overhaul of Idaho’s outdated 1994 school funding formula, which fails to adequately serve at-risk students like those in special education. Critchfield is strategically scaling back her ask for special education funding to keep focus on this single, achievable proposal—especially as she prepares for re-election with the legislative session looming. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7f0e4e71412a8706