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Senate approves controversial school bathroom bill
“This bill is unnecessary, and it’s harmful,” said Senate Democrat Melissa Wintrow.
Statehouse roundup, 3.9.23: Charter commission budget fails, needs revisions
In other news: A rundown of several other budget bills, and another education savings account bill is moving through the Statehouse.
Statehouse roundup, 3.3.23: Critchfield’s CTE, school board training bills surface
Two pieces of state superintendent Debbie Critchfield’s legislative agenda surfaced Friday morning. The House Education Committee introduced Critchfield’s long-awaited piece of career-technical education legislation, and a bill requiring school trustee trainings. The CTE bill is designed to expand programs, particularly in rural Idaho. The bill would create a $45 million program for middle and high…
Young inventors compete for a spot at national competition
Curious inventors may create the next revolutionary medical device or help annoyed kids make parents put down their cell phones.
Charter commission continues to allows IDVA a unique financial disclosure exemption
It was decided that because the structure of the school’s financial statements do not align with the commission’s metrics, the exemption is warranted.
Statehouse roundup, 2.28.23: Future ESA legislation prefaced in House committee
A divided Senate Education Committee recommended rejecting one gubernatorial appointment, and remained neutral on another appointment.
After longwinded debate, Senate kills controversial school choice bill
Before Monday’s lopsided 12-23 vote, Senate Education Committee Chairman Dave Lent suggested other education savings accounts legislation might be in the works.
Statehouse roundup, 2.27.23: Parental rights bill passes House easily
And in other Statehouse news, homeschooling and abstinence could get new definitions.
Idaho schools ranked from best to worst
Find out what the data says about Idaho education. INSIDE: See where your school ranks.
Gov. Brad Little continues to push for career training grants and teacher raises
Little and Lt. Gov. Scott Bedke have been touring the state to build support for the Idaho Launch proposal, Little said at press conference Friday.