Relates to the appropriation to the State Board of Education for Community Colleges for fiscal year 2021.

This is the FY 2021 original appropriation bill for Community Colleges. It appropriates a total of $48,974,200 and does not cap the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions. This budget includes support for five distinct budgeted programs including the College of Eastern Idaho, College of Southern Idaho, College of Western Idaho, North Idaho College, and Systemwide Programs. For benefit costs, the bill maintains the current appropriated amount for health insurance at $11,650 per eligible FTP and temporarily removes funding for the employer's sick leave contribution rate. Funding for nondiscretionary adjustments includes an increase of $935,300 tied to an increase in weighted credit hours at the institutions. The bill also provides funding for the equivalent of a 2% change in employee compensation for permanent state employees. The bill funds one line item, which provides $6,700 for occupancy costs for the College of Southern Idaho. Lastly, the ongoing General Fund appropriation is reduced by 2%.