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flag Idaho’s virtual school program faces scrutiny over unchecked spending of $1,700–$1,800 per student on varied, unregulated items.

flag A new report by Idaho’s Office of Performance Evaluations reveals significant concerns over the lack of oversight in how Idaho Home Learning Academy (IHLA) uses $1,700 to $1,800 per student in supplemental learning funds, which are spent on items ranging from technology and physical education to video games, kitchenware, and even private school tuition. flag The report highlights inconsistent policies among three service providers, no formal auditing, and no clear state laws governing fund use, prompting Governor Brad Little and state officials to call the situation “troubling.” Despite IHLA’s popularity among families and its cost-saving model, the report raises alarms about accountability, curriculum oversight, and the funding formula that gives virtual schools more per-student funding than traditional schools.

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