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Statehouse roundup, 3.29.24: Pronouns bill advances as session extends into next week
Also, the House approved three public school budgets, including one with $215 million meant for property tax relief.
Districts drop to four-day weeks despite obscure provision buried in legislation
Some are not waiting for statewide direction. “Of all the things I’ve done sitting on this board this has been the most difficult,” one trustee said.
Statehouse roundup, 3.7.24: Late-session school choice push in motion
In other business, a Senate committee approves a plan to tighten the Idaho Launch program.
Critchfield pledges May decision on 4-day school week minimum days
School leaders are eagerly awaiting the new standards that would be imposed on districts receiving state facilities funds.
School facilities bill advances. Here’s what it would do for various districts
Lawmakers questioned a metric that divides school facilities funding based on attendance. Large, urban districts will get far more than smaller, rural districts regardless of needs.
Statehouse roundup, 2.23.24: House approves sweeping school facilities plan
Also, the budget committee advanced a $70.8 million request to fund Idaho Launch grants
Statehouse roundup, 2.22.24: Senate kills library bill
INSIDE: New bill would allow school boards to shutter libraries; lawmakers consider creating a new office of early childhood
School choice proponent appointed to committee that’s weighing school choice bill
Rep. Judy Boyle says the abrupt appointment was unrelated to the pending tax credit bill.
Statehouse roundup, 1.31.24: Bill to arm teachers easily clears House after lengthy debate
MORE INSIDE: New bill would create geographic regions for State Board of Education appointees.
Charter school overhaul clears major hurdle, advances to House
Supporters say the bill strikes a balance between supporting charter schools and holding them accountable.