Transparency is an important element of state agency operations because it helps the public understand how their tax dollars are spent and if the work undertaken by an agency supports the taxpayers’ objectives for their government. It also provides a vital check on government power and lays the groundwork for sound public policy.
This page contains a compilation of the most requested information and reports published by the Idaho Department of Education. It also contains links to information about the department published by other state agencies. The Idaho Department of Education is pleased to provide this in-depth financial information through a partnership with the Office of the Idaho State Controller, the publisher of the State of Idaho’s official transparency website, Transparent.Idaho.gov.
Report Card: The Idaho Department of Education’s school, district and state Report Card, available online at www.idahoschools.org, provides a user-friendly way for parents, educators and others to access information about schools and districts throughout the state.
- Assessment & Accountability Data
- Idaho System for Educational Excellence (ISEE) Data Collection Files
- Code of Ethics for Idaho Professional Educators
- Federal Spending Reports
- Child Nutrition Program Statistical Data
- Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) Comprehensive Assessment System
- Public School Principals
- School Staff Salary Summary Data
- Youth Risk Behavior Survey Report
- List of Charter Schools & Governing Laws
Budgeting Process
All state agencies are required by law to submit annual budget requests to the Idaho Legislature for approval. Idaho’s budgeting process formally begins each year early in September when agencies submit their requests and concludes in late winter when agencies’ budget bills are approved by the Legislature and the governor and become law.
The State of Idaho’s fiscal year begins on July 1 and ends on June 30 of the following year.
Budget Documents
Each year state agencies are authorized by their respective budget laws to employ up to a specific number of full-time and part-time employees, designated as Full-Time Equivalent Positions (FTP). The following reports provide detailed salary information for all Idaho Department of Education employees and are available as a matter of public record. These reports are updated nightly.
- FY2022 Legislative Budget Book – Public School Support
- FY2022 Legislative Budget Book – Department of Education
- FY2022 Legislative Budget Book – Public School Support
- FY2021 Legislative Budget Book – Superintendent of Public Instruction
Expenditure Information
After state agencies’ budget bills become law, agencies may generally begin spending the appropriated funds on July 1, the beginning on the state’s fiscal year.
The following reports published by the Office of the State Controller detail the Idaho Department of Education’s expenditures for the current fiscal year and are updated nightly.
Expenditures by Vendor
Financial Comparison
If you’re looking for information that isn’t available via the Idaho Department of Education’s website, Idaho’s Public Records law allows citizens expansive access to government records and public writings. You may submit a public records request to the Idaho Department of Education in writing or via an online form.
In case you need more information about submitting a records request, Idaho’s Attorney General publishes a helpful guide for citizens titled the Idaho Public Records Law Manual. It summarizes and explains Idaho Code §§ 74-101 through 74-126.