Idaho EdNews Staff

Statehouse roundup, 2.25.15: Anti-bullying bill, and more

Sponsor Ilana Rubel says the anti-bullying bill is designed to be a preventative measure that would increase training for school staffs.

Statehouse roundup, 2.24.15: Labor laws, SBAC and more

The House Education Committee advanced a bill Tuesday to make a piece of the failed Proposition 1 labor law permanent. Two years ago, the Legislature passed a law placing a one-year limit on salary and benefit components of the master agreements negotiated between the school district and the local education union or bargaining agency. All…

Statehouse roundup, 2.23.15: Broadband bailout, and more

The $3.6 million bailout plan now goes to Gov. Butch Otter’s desk.

Broadband roundup: Districts scramble, bailout passes House

The House passes a bill to give school districts $3.6 million for short-term broadband contracts. It now goes to the Senate.

Statehouse roundup, 2.19.15: School tax shift, and more …

Rep. Mike Moyle, R-Star, says his proposal would have netted schools $9.9 million in property taxes from new growth.

Broadband: Lawmakers expect network to go dark

Sen. Dean Cameron, co-chairman of the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee, was vague about the plan’s details.

2015 Bill Tracker

Here is a list of all education bills with a record of how lawmakers voted.

Statehouse roundup, 2.12.15: New anti-SBAC bill, and more

A new anti-SBAC bill surfaces, while the tiered teacher licensure/career ladder bill is on hold until next week.

Legislative roundup: 2.3.15

Filer Republican Clark Kauffman is pushing a bill that could boost emergency levy payments for a handful of school districts.

Legislative roundup: 2.2.15

State officials get quizzed about the new Common Core exam — and more Statehouse news.