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Analysis: Lawmakers wish away a pandemic
Lawmakers wanted to send a message this week: Idaho is done with the coronavirus. The numbers suggest the coronavirus isn’t done with Idaho.
Little signs liability immunity bill into law
The bill, designed to protect a person and schools from lawsuits amid the coronavirus pandemic, became effective Thursday when Little signed it.
‘It’s a really tough situation:’ Working parents navigate virtual learning
“I don’t feel like it’s ever going to be what it could be if the kids were in the classroom,” one parent said.
State Board changes school funding method during COVID uncertainty
In other news, a longtime education leader plans to retire next month.
Legislature passes liability protection bill, wraps up special session
The bill is designed to protect a person, school district and college or university from lawsuits amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Repeat levies pass in West Ada, Middleton
The two-year levies — worth $28 million in West Ada and $3 million in Middleton — had failed during Idaho’s vote-by-mail spring primary.
West Ada to start school online after Labor Day
Idaho’s two largest districts voted on plans that allow administrators to adopt some type of staggered return to school once the local health authority says it’s OK.
Audience member clashes with police at Statehouse, delaying liability hearing
The session will continue into Wednesday.
Across the state, campuses open for an uncertain new year
Across Idaho and across the nation, the coronavirus pandemic will test colleges’ health and safety guidelines. It will also test students’ willingness to adhere to new rules and expectations.