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Statehouse roundup, 3.12.24: Private school tax credit bill defeated in close vote
A single vote decided whether the bill would advance to the House floor.
A path forward? Lawmakers could seek to restructure Phoenix purchase
A pair of new legal opinions could give lawmakers some added leverage, as they look to inject themselves into the Phoenix debate.
A champion of Idaho children says she’s ready for a national challenge
“If you can navigate education here in Idaho, you can do it anywhere,” said Beth Oppenheimer.
Analysis: As the session winds down (we hope), lawmakers wrestle big questions about Phoenix
The Statehouse Phoenix debate is rapidly unfolding, in the hurried final few weeks of the session and the outcome could represent one of the biggest decisions of the 2024 session.
Statehouse roundup, 3.7.24: Late-session school choice push in motion
In other business, a Senate committee approves a plan to tighten the Idaho Launch program.
Critchfield pledges May decision on 4-day school week minimum days
School leaders are eagerly awaiting the new standards that would be imposed on districts receiving state facilities funds.
School facilities bill advances. Here’s what it would do for various districts
Lawmakers questioned a metric that divides school facilities funding based on attendance. Large, urban districts will get far more than smaller, rural districts regardless of needs.
Statehouse roundup, 3.5.24: House votes to slow the Phoenix purchase
INSIDE: Bills on civics, sex education are advancing. while a bill creating an early childhood office has stalled.
Statehouse roundup, 2.29.24: Lawsuit could torpedo Phoenix purchase, State Board member says
Also Thursday: A proposal to create a new state office of early childhood is heading to the House floor.
Statehouse roundup, 2.28.24: Green defends Phoenix purchase in tense committee hearing
INSIDE: House committee advances bill to create regional appointments to the State Board of Education.