State Policy
State Board mulls new directives to restrict DEI on campus
The resolution comes as lawmakers have sparked a renewed interest in DEI.
Christian lobbying group pushes for Bible reading in public schools
Schools would be required to read 20 verses daily, culminating in a full reading of the Bible over 10 years.
Analysis: As volleyball debate rages, Boise State stays on the sidelines
A federal lawsuit challenges the Mountain West Conference, the governing body (for now) for Bronco athletics. But Boise State University is steering clear of the court battle.
JFAC takes an early look at education budget proposals
On Thursday, lawmakers will tour the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine in Meridian — a private school that Idaho State University is looking at buying.
Analysis: The U of I-Phoenix talks, and where things stand
It’s been 139 days since the proposed University of Idaho-University of Phoenix megadeal was last in the public eye. All of that will probably change in January, when the Legislature returns.
Transgender dispute goes to federal court; Boise State players sign on as plaintiffs
The lawsuit says Mountain West Conference policy was an attempt “to penalize the Boise State University women’s volleyball team members for speaking out.” Two Boise State University players are among the 12 plaintiffs.
The West Ada verdict: $1.1 billion need over 10 years for building maintenance
Idaho’s largest district will get $140 million from the state, more than seven times shy of what it needs.
First round of facilities money goes out to schools
The $514 million represents a down payment on the $1 billion that will go out to schools, under a historic facilities law passed this year.
Long steps down as CTE director
Clay Long resigned Friday, after nearly five years heading the state’s Division of Career-Technical Education.
‘Everything is on the table:’ Idaho State looks at the practicality of buying a medical school
The feasibility review is in its early stages, Idaho State University President Robert Wagner said Monday. It’s unclear how much it would cost to acquire the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine, or where the state or the university would get the money.