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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.

Coeur d’Alene weighs solutions to solve $6 million shortfall

Trustees might reduce staff or move to the four-day school week to find savings by June that align with a drastic reduction in enrollment.

Statehouse roundup, 3.20.24: Senate committee delays vote on latest library bill

In other news, a bill banning abortion providers from supplying schools with sex education materials is headed to Gov. Brad Little’s desk.

As the U of I faces scrutiny, its alumni hire a lobbyist

Jeremy Pisca — a U of I law school alumnus and veteran Statehouse lobbyist — is receiving an unspecified sum to work on several issues, including the proposed University of Phoenix purchase.