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Senators present education savings account draft legislation at public town hall
The policy was not made available to the public, but Sen. Tammy Nichols said it would create scholarships for families to put toward private school tuition and fees, and a host of other education expenses.
Day 10: Meeting with lawmakers
The superintendent attended a town hall meeting about school choice.
Day 9: Meetings and a retirement party
Critchfield enjoyed time with regional superintendents.
Day 8: House Education Committee’s first meeting
Tuesday’s meeting was organizational.
Day 7: State of the State
“Once again, I see that Governor Little is demonstrating his commitment to education,” Critchfield said, following the governor’s annual speech.
Little pledges continued support for education in State of the State address
The governor’s “Idaho First” agenda included proposals to boost teacher pay, increase discretionary funds for school districts and create a new scholarship fund for high school graduates.
Day 4: The induction ceremony
The State Department of Education also released the salaries of Critchfield’s first hires Friday.
Day 3: A trip to a teen crisis center
She’ll be back in Boise Friday for her formal swearing in on the Statehouse steps.
The 2023 Legislature begins today, preview what’s to come
Education is bound to be a hot topic during the 2023 legislative session — which gavels in Monday.
Day 2: Meeting employees
“It feels like an avalanche,” Debbie Critchfield said of the transition. “But it also is really exhilarating.”