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Legislative roundup, 4.22.21: House passes new “nondiscrimination” bill after marathon day of debates
This bill could break the legislative logjam budget debates have created. And that could bring an end to a historically long session that costs taxpayers more each day.
Charter executive disciplined for paying hundreds of thousands to companies her family owns
Laura Sandidge, Head of School for Another Choice Virtual Charter, was issued a letter of reprimand by the Professional Standards Commission.
‘This is a bad idea:’ Presidents criticize student fee opt-out push
Legislators are pushing to allow college students to opt out of some fees. University leaders say the move could undermine elected student government groups — and jeopardize campus services.
Legislative roundup, 4.21.21: Anti-sectarianism bill gets a rewrite; McGeachin’s indoctrination task force takes shape
In other news, the Idaho Lottery will continue to offer the Powerball game, which provides dividends to public schools.
Ybarra names new Deputy Superintendent of Operations
Joel Wilson replaces Tim McMurtrey, who is retiring after nearly 35 years in Idaho education. McMurtrey has been with the superintendent’s office since 2015.
Legislative roundup, 4.20.21: Anti-sectarianism bill abruptly yanked
The debate over social justice and critical race theory has all but brought education budgeting to a dead stop, as the legislative session enters its 100th day.
Legislative roundup, 4.19.21: New bill targets sectarianism, critical race theory
The bill is the latest salvo in a debate that has brought education budget bills to a standstill.
Campus coronavirus roundup, 4.19.21: An increase at U of I, decreases on several other sites
U of I officials attributed the increase, in part, to an unspecified “small pocket of cases that has been addressed.”
Legislative roundup, 4.16.21: House passes higher ed free speech bill
Some Republicans say the Protecting Critical Thinking in Higher Education Act, which gives students added grounds to sue colleges and professors, could be the linchpin to passing a higher ed budget.