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Democratic Reps. Chew and Nash have substitutes serving for them in Idaho House
Former Boise schools superintendent Don Coberly is serving as a long-term substitute during 2024 Idaho legislative session.
In wake of nixed levy, Idaho Falls’ next move is complicated
The path is muddied by an ongoing legislative session that puts state funding in flux.
Statehouse roundup, 1.30.24: Bill to arm school teachers on hold, for now
INSIDE: Vote on Blaine Amendment repeal delayed, and a much-anticipated bill to subsidize private school tuition made its first appearance Tuesday.
Statehouse roundup, 1.29.24: Republican proposes disclaimer that school vaccines are ‘not mandatory’
INSIDE: New ISU president speaks with lawmakers, bill requiring smartphone filters is introduced
A blind vote, or proven process? An open meetings lawsuit goes to the judge
It’s unclear when an Ada County judge will rule on a lawsuit that could short-circuit the University of Idaho’s purchase of the University of Phoenix. But the decision won’t come until next week at the earliest.
Students teach what they’ve learned at community event
The career technical charter school students demonstrated culinary and health safety skills.
Statehouse roundup, 1.23.24: New charter school overhaul bill introduced
The new version of the bill has grown to 36 pages, which didn’t assuage lawmakers concerned by its breadth.
High-stakes trial opens, challenging U of I-Phoenix purchase
The trial represents one of the biggest obstacles to a $685 million megadeal that could provide U of I with millions of dollars in new revenue, or jeopardize up to $10 million a year in tax money.
Statehouse roundup, 1.22.24: Republican introduces bill to arm school employees
INSIDE: A bill would bar universities from asking job applicants to ascribe to “diversity statements,” and West Bonner has inspired another bill.
Tribes, education agencies will collaborate to support Native American students
“I don’t think we’ve ever had the chance to have a conversation like this,” Joyce McFarland, a Nez Perce education leader, said.