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Statehouse roundup, 2.7.17: K-12 budget reserve bill heads to Senate
In other Statehouse news Tuesday: The House rejects a move to get rid of ‘touch-tab’ lottery machines, devices that generate some $1.5 million a year for K-12.
Teachers urge passage of new science standards
The House Education Committee is delaying a vote on the standards — likely until Thursday — because of a mix-up with the hearing’s agenda.
Idaho Falls’ bond impact on taxpayers is too early to tell
Ever-changing interest rates and uncertain growth make it difficult to say how much patrons could pay if a looming $100 million bond passes.
Statehouse roundup, 2.6.17: Science standards hearing set
Hearing set for 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Statehouse.
House Education approves new school accountability system
The new accountability system would govern Idaho’s public schools beginning next school year.
Schoolhouse shuffle: Aberdeen kids relocate
A remodel at the high school will force the relocation of two classrooms, a computer lab and the library to the nearby middle school.
Education news from around Idaho
The State Department beefs up its communications team, 33 school grants are awarded and two schools were nominated for Blue Ribbon status.
Statehouse roundup, 2.2.17: House passes $51 million tax cut
Lawmakers voted 58-11 to pass the legislation following a 50-minute debate that focused on continued investments in education vs. tax relief.
Otter names his higher education task force
The 36 members include state superintendent Sherri Ybarra, members of the State Board of Education, college and university presidents and two students.
Statehouse roundup, 2.1.17: Governor seeks contract to manage school Medicaid services
School-based Medicaid services can include anything from physical and occupational therapy to psychological evaluations — and accounted for more than $40 million in 2015-16.