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Young inventors compete for a spot at national competition
Curious inventors may create the next revolutionary medical device or help annoyed kids make parents put down their cell phones.
Lawmakers reject new ESA proposal in frustrated debate
And Thursday’s debate reflected the complicated future — and political theater — of ESA legislation in Idaho.
Statehouse roundup, 3.2.23: Lawmakers seek to cut NIC’s budget
In other business, the House approved $1 million to offset the costs stemming from the slayings of four University of Idaho students.
Analysis: Scott Yenor appears to have the national stage he craves
The political science professor’s longterm status at Boise State University is unclear. His place in the higher education “woke wars” appears certain.
Statehouse roundup, 3.1.23: Conservatives kill bill shifting endowment money into K-12 buildings
In other news, a bill to overhaul school board elections is in limbo — but it isn’t necessarily dead.
After heated debate, two library bills halt in House committee
One library board trustee said the bills are unnecessary — “there’s no pornography in our libraries.”
Idaho’s $1 billion school election day: a district-by-district breakdown
There’s still time to vote if you haven’t already.
Charter commission continues to allows IDVA a unique financial disclosure exemption
It was decided that because the structure of the school’s financial statements do not align with the commission’s metrics, the exemption is warranted.
Statehouse roundup, 2.28.23: Future ESA legislation prefaced in House committee
A divided Senate Education Committee recommended rejecting one gubernatorial appointment, and remained neutral on another appointment.
After longwinded debate, Senate kills controversial school choice bill
Before Monday’s lopsided 12-23 vote, Senate Education Committee Chairman Dave Lent suggested other education savings accounts legislation might be in the works.