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A nixed March date wouldn’t be the first school election cutback
Here’s what we can learn from history.
Little vetoes property tax overhaul; Senate swiftly passes a rewrite
Monday’s legislative action took place in the Senate. The scene will shift to the House on Tuesday, where lawmakers could take a different tack. House Speaker Mike Moyle said he expects House Republicans to caucus, and then make a run at overriding Little’s veto.
Charter school bucks the status quo for at-risk students
At Future Public, a focus on equity is making a difference.
Statehouse roundup, 3.23.23: House passes higher education budget
Is the end near? With lawmakers hoping to adjourn the 2023 legislative session by the end of the week, several education issues remain on the to-do list.
Senate passes Idaho Launch bills, as incentive plan nears finish line
The program, one of Gov. Brad Little’s top education priorities, would allow high school graduates to receive up to $8,000 to attend community college, pursue a career-technical education certificate or complete workforce training.
Statehouse roundup, 3.22.23: Tuition credit bill stalls, leaving school choice debate on ice
Sponsors pulled the $12 million-a-year pilot bill from the House Education Committee’s agenda. The abrupt move could also bring the Legislature’s protracted debate over school choice to a grinding halt.
Analysis: The Legislature changes the rules on building schools … for better or worse
The tradeoff for schools: Give up one of your four election dates — a crucial one — in exchange for $100 million. And the possibility of more money down the road, but there are no guarantees.
Senate signs off on property tax overhaul
The bill would provide $100 million for school districts to put into property tax relief — but eliminate the March school election date. The bill now goes to Gov. Brad Little.
Beyond the classroom: Educators turn schools into communities
Teachers are not required to shoulder extra responsibilities, but finding one who doesn’t would be nearly impossible.
Analysis: Private tuition bill passes one milestone, but it faces an uncertain path
For the first time, the Idaho Senate has said yes to putting public dollars into private school tuition. Now, the proposal is likely to go to a skeptical House Education Committee.