(1) The state department of education shall distribute appropriated moneys to districts for reimbursement for the cost of internet service and other allowable services in accordance with the methodology established by the education opportunity resource committee.
(2)  The commission for libraries shall distribute appropriated moneys to Idaho public libraries for reimbursement for the cost of internet service and other allowable services in accordance with the methodology established by the education opportunity resource committee and shall provide technical, E-rate, and security contracting, procurement guidance, and assistance to Idaho public libraries at any such entity’s request.

Terms Used In Idaho Code 33-5605

  • Districts: means Idaho public schools grades K through 12, the Idaho digital learning academy, the Idaho department of juvenile corrections’ education programs and the school for the deaf and the blind. See Idaho Code 33-5602
  • E-rate: means the schools and libraries program of the universal service fund that is administered by the universal service administrative company under the direction of the federal communications commission. See Idaho Code 33-5602
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories; and the words "United States" may include the District of Columbia and territories. See Idaho Code 73-114
(3)  The state board of education may:
(a)  Promulgate rules in compliance with chapter 52, title 67, Idaho Code, to implement the provisions of this chapter. In promulgating such rules, the board shall collaborate with the education opportunity resource committee;
(b)  Authorize funding increases for internet service levels when a district consistently exceeds utilization benchmarks, as established by the education opportunity resource committee, during school or business days and hours, provided adequate funding is available; and
(c)  Provide technical, E-rate, and security contracting, procurement guidance, and assistance to districts at any such entity’s request.