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Statehouse roundup, 2.10.20: Funding formula rewrite bill surfaces
In other news, lawmakers reject bills to repeal the sales tax on groceries.
Little accountability for schools asked to improve Latino achievement gaps
Five schools didn’t set specific goals for Hispanic student achievement in their federally mandated improvement plans.
Statehouse roundup, 2.7.20: House Education wrapping up rules review
The Senate Education Committee now controls the final, decisive vote on academic standards.
Analysis: A showdown over Idaho’s real school Election Day
It’s March — when school districts are most likely to seek bonds and levies and when they have the best odds of passing. So, House Bill 393 could be the most important education bill of the session.
Eagle students use senior projects as a chance to change the law
A proposal from teens to ban smoking and vaping in cars and in the presence of minors was introduced as a bill on Thursday.
Snake River hires Hagerman superintendent
Mark Kress replaces retiring Superintendent David Kerns.
Statehouse roundup, 2.6.20: House Education continues rules debate
The House Education Committee was concerned about how the new pending rules intersect with the existing rules it repealed.
Tackling hunger: These students put a food pantry in their school
Gaby Bobadilla and Dayana Medellin didn’t like that some of their peers were going hungry, so they put a food pantry in their high school.
House Education repeals English, math and science standards
The debate now shifts to the Senate Education Committee, which won’t act until next week.
Statehouse roundup, 2.4.20: Senate Education advances superintendent’s evaluation bill
Catch up on Tuesday’s top stories from the Statehouse.