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Statehouse roundup, 1.30.20: House calls for waiting period on failed bond issues
A bill that would force school districts to wait at least 11 months to reintroduce a failed a bond issue is headed to the Senate.
Hiring panel narrows search for new charter commission director
Finalists range from one of the commission’s own to the president and CEO of a national charter-authorizing group.
Former SDE director files whistleblower claim against Ybarra
Kelly Brady says state superintendent Sherri Ybarra fired her after Brady cooperated with a workplace misconduct investigation.
Statehouse roundup, 1.29.20: House Education faces pressure to act on standards
Meanwhile, a school scheduling bill has been derailed — for now — in the Senate.
Lawmaker drafting bill to boost access to career-technical education
Sen. Dave Lent, R-Idaho Falls, hopes to unveil the bill by the end of the week.
State Board approves dozens of additional master educator premiums
Each of the teachers will receive the full $4,000 premium this year.
Statehouse roundup, 1.27.20: Bill to limit ‘repeat’ bond issues heads to House floor
Meanwhile, it took 22 legislative days, but the House Education Committee took up its first bill Monday.
Tromp touts innovation — but cautions against further budget cuts
Boise State University’s new president said she is worried about maintaining the course offerings students need to graduate within four years.
Statehouse roundup, 1.23.20: Ybarra pitches 5.3 percent increase for K-12
The biggest driver of Ybarra’s 2021 budget is a $40 million proposal to increase pay for veteran teachers.
Analysis: Presidents talk about a ‘new day.’ And they seem to mean it.
Idaho’s new wave of higher education leaders checked rivalry at the Statehouse doors this week — earning praise from legislators.