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Private school scholarship bill draws large crowd
Statehouse roundup, 2.23.18: On a busy Friday, a bill to move school board elections clears a hurdle, and state superintendent Sherri Ybarra’s rural school bill returns.
Unabridged, and official: Senate OKs science standards
The Senate Education Committee’s 6-3 vote brings an end to a three-year debate — and leaves references to climate change intact.
UPDATED: House Ed passes charter school bill after agenda discrepancy
Legislators voted on a bill that was not on the agenda. A secretary said the mistake was a typo.
Committee to accept remote testimony on firearms safety bill
Residents may testify at one of six regional sites Monday, but they must sign up before 9 a.m. Sunday.
Idaho schools use a range of safety protocols, including guns
Here’s a look at how some approach safety in the age of mass shootings.
New Plymouth principal resigns for good this time
Longtime Idaho educator and political insider says he’s ready for a new adventure after weeks of turmoil in his hometown.
Free speech bill emerges; adult completer scholarship gets a hearing
Statehouse roundup, 2.21.18: The Senate Education Committee takes no action on Gov. Butch Otter’s proposal to get college scholarships into the hands of older students. A vote is expected Thursday.
Lawmakers zero out ‘CEO’ proposal
Wednesday morning’s vote does not kill one of Gov. Butch Otter’s top legislative priorities outright. But proposal appears to be all but dead.
Pocatello-Chubbuck approves new high school boundaries
Trustees unanimously approved an option that differed in three ways from a previously considered plan.
Ybarra’s accountability committee meets in secret
A 17-member Red Tape Committee met Wednesday. The public and the news media was not allowed to attend.