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Statehouse roundup, 1.24.24: Republicans advance bill to arm school staff
INSIDE: New bill would pay teachers for classroom expenses.
Statehouse roundup, 1.23.24: New charter school overhaul bill introduced
The new version of the bill has grown to 36 pages, which didn’t assuage lawmakers concerned by its breadth.
Statehouse roundup, 1.22.24: Republican introduces bill to arm school employees
INSIDE: A bill would bar universities from asking job applicants to ascribe to “diversity statements,” and West Bonner has inspired another bill.
No, the Blaine Amendment isn’t ‘null and void.’ Here’s why
Five Idaho attorneys general since 1989 have been asked to analyze a constitutional provision that bars religious schools from getting state funds.
Governor claims Idaho ranks in the Top 10 for starting teacher pay. That’s a stretch
Idaho Education News analyzed five years of salary data to find the truth.
Statehouse roundup, 1.10.24: New bill to restrict library material introduced
The legislation calls for $250 in statutory damages for libraries that fail to comply.
Budget lawmakers dig into the details of governor’s education spending plans
One looming debate involves a familiar issue: the K-12 funding formula.
State of the State: Governor proposes new funding for education facilities, Idaho launch
After visiting “crumbling” schools, Little is proposing what he calls the state’s largest ever investment in school facilities.
Republicans unveil private school tax credit proposal
The $50 million program sets aside 20% for low-income families.
Four public school issues to watch this legislative session
Familiar debates on the funding formula, vouchers, aging schools and library books will resurface at the Idaho Statehouse this year.