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Statehouse roundup, 3.23.22: All-day kindergarten bill heads to Little’s desk
It was a busy Wednesday morning in the Senate. Several K-12 budget bills passed easily. A bill designed to get medical school graduates to return to Idaho passed by the narrowest of margins.
House OK’s K-12 budgets — including $104 million in teacher pay raises
A year ago, the House killed the first version of a teacher salary bill — as lawmakers aired concerns about indoctrination. This year’s version of the bill passed 65-4.
Idaho schools scramble to catch up with sexual harassment requirements
Title IX has long applied to the way schools should respond to allegations of sexual harassment and assault as a form of discrimination. But K-12 schools have been slow to catch on.
Analysis: The races that will shape the 2023 Legislature
It’s dizzying. All 105 legislative seats are on the ballot this year, but some races have big implications. Here’s a scouting report.
House easily passes higher ed budget
Supporters say the $338 million budget will allow the four-year schools to freeze in-state tuition for a third straight year. Opponents again used the budget debate to decry campus diversity programs.
All-day kindergarten bill runs into trouble on House floor
The House quickly brought up one of Gov. Brad Little’s K-12 priorities Wednesday — then shut off debate before voting on the bill. “It was in trouble, I believe,” House Speaker Scott Bedke said afterwards.
Statehouse roundup, 3.16.22: School staff bonuses pass; rural teacher incentives head to Little’s desk
Lawmakers also approved allowing charter schools to award charter-specific teaching certificates to non-certified teachers who hold a bachelor’s degree. Those new teachers wouldn’t be able to teach in traditional schools.
COVID at two years: What has the health crisis meant for you?
The last two years have been a whirlwind. We’re looking back at the highlights — and would love to hear from you.
Idaho’s teacher-retention rate holds firm, again
At least 90% of Idaho teachers stay put. INSIDE: Find out what the retention rate is in your district or charter.
Statehouse roundup, 3.10.22: Senate OKs kindergarten bill; standards overhaul heads to Senate floor
INSIDE: Senate Ed signed off on replacing Idaho academic standards, and a school bus speed boost keeps on rolling.