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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, 3.24.23: Two more library bills head to Senate floor, and could be amended

Get caught up on late-session education news — from budgets to dinosaurs.

IDHW sues AG Labrador over childcare grant investigation

“This is not a simple matter of an overbroad request for documents, it is a matter of government overreach,” the filing states

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.