State Policy
After four years, Big City-Boise State battle finally goes before a jury
The trial plays into a larger debate over Boise State campus politics — an issue that has marked President Marlene Tromp’s five-year tenure at the state’s largest university.
Newly required facilities plans ‘eye-opening’ for future costs, superintendents say
The Department of Education has approved 25 plans, which are prerequisites for each district hoping to receive its share of the state’s $1 billion facilities bond.
The process of renewing — or revamping — Idaho’s reading test is on hold, abruptly
The contracting snag comes at a pivotal juncture, as Gov. Brad Little and other education leaders decry the state’s stagnant reading scores.
Analysis: Idaho will serve additional special education students, but at a cost
A one-word change in policy will expand Idaho special education services. And add to a budget gap of $80 million.
Business, higher education collaboration ‘critical’ to solving workforce needs, Little says
Little spoke to a packed room of business leaders as the headliner for a Boise Metro Chamber event.
New graduation requirements clear a key hurdle
The biggest change would be a required digital literacy course. The class would cover basics of computer science — algorithms, coding and AI — as well as internet safety and digital citizenship.
Attorney general: State doesn’t enforce new library law, can’t be sued
Private citizens are responsible for enforcing the law, the attorney general’s office argued.
K-12 will receive record $68.2 million from endowment
The K-12 endowment payment will increase by 8.2% — but it represents a small piece of the public schools budget pie.
Parental consent for Band-Aids? Boise School District says it’s required under new law
Inside: Boise also asked for permission to use students’ nicknames, per a separate law that lawmakers enacted this year.
Analysis: Two big unknowns will shape higher ed enrollment this fall
Idaho Launch could bring new students to college campuses. A botched federal aid rollout could hamper enrollment. It’s an uncertain autumn for Idaho higher education, and the stakes couldn’t be much higher.