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Open enrollment: a law that won lofty praise but will likely have little impact
Here’s what it will mean for parents, kids, and schools.
Statehouse roundup, 4.6.23: Library veto survives challenge; Legislature adjourns for year
A 46-24 vote left Gov. Brad Little’s veto of a library bill intact — and essentially brought the 88-day session to an anticlimactic close.
What happened — and what didn’t happen — during the 2023 session
A lot of bills churned around the Statehouse the past three months. Some passed, some didn’t. Let’s run down the results.
Little vetoes controversial library bill
The bill is designed to keep school and public libraries from distributing harmful materials to minors. On Wednesday, Gov. Brad Little said the ambiguous bill would create “a library bounty system.”
A new school bathroom law and an uncertain future for LGBTQ students
How a controversial new law stands to impact Idaho schools.
Virtual classes help ‘circus girl’ reach her full potential
She dreams of attending the “Juilliard School” of circus performers.
Madam Superintendent: More women are becoming education leaders, but are still underrepresented
Today’s women in charge say it takes doggedness and support to get to the top.
Analysis: A wild and unpredictable legislative session? Just wait ’til next year
We don’t make the rules around here. But the 2024 legislative session could easily be more turbulent than the session that is just wrapping up. Here’s why.
Resignations, conflicts and unmet expectations — Idaho’s Charter Commission at a crossroads
The commission will at least see three new leaders and possibly a transformation as the charter and parental choice movements gain momentum.
Statehouse roundup, 3.30.23: Senate passes library porn bill, teacher pay bill rolls through Legislature
The actions came during a long 81st day of the legislative session. It was’t be the final day of the session. Both houses will reconvene at 8:30 a.m. Friday.