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Statehouse roundup, 3.15.23: Tension ignites over community college proposals
And in other news, a transgender bathroom bill advanced to the House.
Statewide election results: Five of seven bonds fail
What had the potential to be a historic school election day — with more than $1 billion on the line — did not break any records. INSIDE: A detailed spreadsheet of each district’s asks and outcomes.
One school choice proposal moves forward, another dies
“I’m not sure that we can sidestep our constitutional reality by just throwing money to a parent, or to private education,” said one lawmaker.
Statehouse roundup, 3.14.23: Boise State building project survives … barely
In other Statehouse news, the debate over the Idaho Launch postsecondary incentives program is headed to the Senate floor.
JFAC says yes to teacher pay raises, boost in classified salaries
The budget bills mirror many of Gov. Brad Little’s K-12 priorities. Newly elected state superintendent Debbie Critchfield notched a couple of wins as well.
Charter school lotteries: What once took weeks, is now measured in minutes
Enrollment software platforms digitized the process, so what once took weeks, is now measured in minutes.
Statehouse roundup, 3.13.23: House panel OKs property tax bill with big implications for schools
In other Statehouse news, a bill to tweak the Idaho Launch proposal is itself tweaked.
Statehouse roundup, 3.10.23: A dinosaur gets its day in Senate State Affairs
In other news, another education savings accounts bill gets introduced.
Senate approves controversial school bathroom bill
“This bill is unnecessary, and it’s harmful,” said Senate Democrat Melissa Wintrow.
Statehouse roundup, 3.9.23: Charter commission budget fails, needs revisions
In other news: A rundown of several other budget bills, and another education savings account bill is moving through the Statehouse.