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Lawmakers push toward adjournment amid coronavirus concerns
No date has been set as of Thursday afternoon. But leadership said adjournment will happen before the March 20 target.
UPDATE: More districts restrict travel as coronavirus surrounds Idaho
Thursday update: Districts are pondering what to do as the virus spreads. Check back here for regular updates.
Idaho State University closes Meridian campus; other institutions shift coursework online
Current plans and procedures including a travel ban, suspension of athletic events and possible campus-wide closures.
Statehouse roundup, 3.12.20: Clow’s bill on SDE responsibilities is on hold, but debate remains unresolved
The debate could flare up again when the SDE office budget hits the House floor.
Who’s Idaho’s next Teacher of the Year?
If you know a good candidate, the State Department of Education is seeking nominations.
Statehouse roundup, 3.11.20: New bill would phase out master educator premium program
More inside: Are lawmakers sparring over the responsibilities of superintendent Sherri Ybarra’s State Department of Education?
Guns-in-school bill splits Second Amendment activists, education groups
A Senate committee could vote Friday on the bill, which would allow school employees with enhanced concealed weapons permits to carry firearms in school.
Tell us how your school is handling coronavirus
Do you feel prepared if an outbreak of coronavirus hits your community or school?
School elections: Pocatello, Nampa, Kamiah levies pass
All told, 41 school districts sought $174 million in levies Tuesday.
Statehouse roundup, 3.10.20: House Ed endorses standards interim committee
In other Statehouse news, the Senate amends the controversial transgender athletics bill.