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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
Senate Ed passes WiFi bill
During what may be the Senate Education Committee’s last meeting of the year, lawmakers passed a bill setting requirements for school districts that want state funding to run their own WiFi system.
House Ed passes data security bill
The lone data security bill lawmakers are considering at this late point in the session is headed to the House floor.
Breaking down the broadband budget deal
Idaho’s high school broadband system could remain online through February. But from there, things get cloudy.
House Ed passes controversial funding bill
The legislation is designed to protect small schools and charters with volatile enrollment figures. Two education groups said it is an unfunded mandate that could cause the state to pay twice for the same student.
A $208.9 million school election day
The biggest winner: Twin Falls School District and superintendent Wiley Dobbs.
Education news roundup: Tuesday, March 11
Catch up on the latest legislative news on student data security, private school scholarship donations, a proposed loan program for small districts — and more.
Senators grill officials on broadband
The Senate Education Committee asks some pointed questions about the troubled Idaho Education Network broadband project, and hears about a new worst-case scenario.
Education news roundup: Monday, March 10
A school bus driver immunity bill hits a speed bump — and senators tweak a bill designed to protect student data.
JFAC approves WiFi plan
With the WiFi deal in place, the 2014-15 public school budget has been finalized and awaits votes in the House and Senate.
Education news roundup: Friday, March 7
A controversial teacher evaluation bill passes the House, barely. And the latest on other K-12 issues at the Statehouse.