IDAHO
Judge awards $240,000 to State Board in Phoenix lawsuit
The order marks the latest step in a lengthy, and ongoing, lawsuit challenging the University of Idaho’s $685 million bid to buy the University of Phoenix.
Trailer park: Lawmakers pass competing bills to address four-day school issues
The last-minute proposals — “trailer” bills, in Statehouse shorthand — seek to fix a controversial piece of an omnibus school facilities bill.
Statehouse roundup, 3.26.24: Senators vote to revamp and rescue Phoenix deal
INSIDE: House committee clears bill making changes to school facilities funding plan
Statehouse roundup, 3.25.24: Last-minute bill would rework the Phoenix purchase
Also, Senate leadership plans amendments to library bill while House leadership introduces late-session bills on school choice, facilities funding and Idaho Launch.
STATE INVESTIGATION: Special education violations come to light as parents advocate for students with disabilities
More than two dozen districts and charters violated federal special education law last year, investigators found, leaving students underserved.
STATE INVESTIGATION: Systemic special education problems at Oneida’s booming online school will take years to address
A partnership with controversial private companies, and an at-home learning environment where parents become the de-facto teachers, have contributed to the issues.
STATE INVESTIGATION: Amid rapid growth, Elevate failed to address special education needs
Following parent complaints and state reports, school leaders say they have addressed dozens of violations at two new charter schools.
Statehouse roundup, 3.22.24: Budget committee approves $145 million for attendance funding gap
Also, the Senate could soon consider four “trailer” bills making significant changes to the recently passed school facilities funding legislation.
Statehouse roundup, 3.21.24 (UPDATED): Logjam breaks on facilities bill, Launch
Two big bills passed Thursday and moved the 2024 session out of neutral, and maybe closer to conclusion.
Analysis: Must-watch GOP primaries loom. Expect some chaos.
Here are a dozen GOP legislative primary races you need to watch, and another dozen races you probably should watch. They stretch throughout the state — and include a few rematches.