State Policy
Libraries now face a complex question: What’s ‘harmful’ to minors?
“Until it’s litigated — and it’ll probably be litigated at some point — we don’t really know where we’re at,” one library director said.
Analysis: The Mike Moyle session offers a possible preview for 2025
The House speaker got almost everything he wanted in 2024, and minces no words about work left unfinished. “I still think that the school choice issue is not going away. … I assure you that something will happen next year.”
Governor signs library bill, school facilities ‘trailer’ as session adjourns
Libraries hosting material considered “harmful” to minors could face a $250 statutory fine.
Little signs pronouns bill
The bill bars teachers from referring to a student by a name or pronoun that doesn’t align with their birth sex, unless the teacher has parental consent.
Statehouse roundup, 4.3.24: Library bill heads to governor’s desk, as Legislature recesses
The library votes came on a fitful and confrontational 87th day of the legislative session, as lawmakers scramble to finish their work for 2024.
Statehouse roundup, 3.29.24: Pronouns bill advances as session extends into next week
Also, the House approved three public school budgets, including one with $215 million meant for property tax relief.
Statehouse roundup, 3.28.24: Senate rejects summer lunch program funding
INSIDE: Launch sideboards advance, lawmakers publicize forthcoming plan to activate school facilities funding.
Judge awards $240,000 to State Board in Phoenix lawsuit
The order marks the latest step in a lengthy, and ongoing, lawsuit challenging the University of Idaho’s $685 million bid to buy the University of Phoenix.
Statehouse roundup, 3.26.24: Senators vote to revamp and rescue Phoenix deal
INSIDE: House committee clears bill making changes to school facilities funding plan
Statehouse roundup, 3.25.24: Last-minute bill would rework the Phoenix purchase
Also, Senate leadership plans amendments to library bill while House leadership introduces late-session bills on school choice, facilities funding and Idaho Launch.