Idaho budget committee once again rejects funding restoration for National Guard scholarships

By: Clark Corbin

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: February 27, 2026

Words: 965

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago

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For the second week in a row, the Idaho Legislature’s powerful budget committee rejected a proposal to restore funding for tuition assistance benefits for members of the Idaho National Guard.

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The issue applies to a fiscal year 2027 budget enhancement request for $190,8000 in funding for the Idaho Military Division to restore funding for the Idaho State Education Assistance Fund.

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