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State Board changes school funding method during COVID uncertainty
In other news, a longtime education leader plans to retire next month.
Legislature passes liability protection bill, wraps up special session
The bill is designed to protect a person, school district and college or university from lawsuits amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Repeat levies pass in West Ada, Middleton
The two-year levies — worth $28 million in West Ada and $3 million in Middleton — had failed during Idaho’s vote-by-mail spring primary.
West Ada to start school online after Labor Day
Idaho’s two largest districts voted on plans that allow administrators to adopt some type of staggered return to school once the local health authority says it’s OK.
Audience member clashes with police at Statehouse, delaying liability hearing
The session will continue into Wednesday.
Across the state, campuses open for an uncertain new year
Across Idaho and across the nation, the coronavirus pandemic will test colleges’ health and safety guidelines. It will also test students’ willingness to adhere to new rules and expectations.
Large crowds, protestors turn out for special session
A House committee introduced four liability protection bills, two election bills and a resolution that would repeal the statewide emergency declaration.
Students gear up for fall sports, with precautions
Like emerging school-reopening plans, a student’s address will shape the level of activity.
Little pushes for safety as schools face reopening challenges
Little said his default position is that he wants schools to be open.
Parents ask West Ada for in-person choice, teachers more reserved
Trustees in the state’s largest district will decide next week how to reopen schools for 40,000 kids.