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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.
Statehouse roundup, 3.16.23: Revamped library bill heads to House floor
In other news Thursday morning, a House committee endorsed a bill requiring schools to install feminine hygiene dispensers in girls’ and unisex restrooms.
Statehouse roundup, 3.15.23: Tension ignites over community college proposals
And in other news, a transgender bathroom bill advanced to the House.
Statewide election results: Five of seven bonds fail
What had the potential to be a historic school election day — with more than $1 billion on the line — did not break any records. INSIDE: A detailed spreadsheet of each district’s asks and outcomes.
JFAC says yes to teacher pay raises, boost in classified salaries
The budget bills mirror many of Gov. Brad Little’s K-12 priorities. Newly elected state superintendent Debbie Critchfield notched a couple of wins as well.
JFAC approves a higher ed budget — despite sharp divisions on priorities
The budget could still defund 56 diversity, equity and inclusion positions. And it might not be enough to head off a tuition increase.
Two charter commission leaders quit following controversial decision
They stepped down this week because they said they believe the commission is not acting responsibly to taxpayers and state lawmakers.
Analysis: The real work on education is just getting started
Over the next two days, higher education and K-12 spending proposals will shell out more than $2.8 billion of taxpayer money, or about 57% of next year’s state budget. Yes, it’s crunch time.