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Legislative roundup, 5.4.21: Senate passes key education budgets, including higher ed

…talk, a dinner with moms and dads or even a phone call. Rep. Julie Yamamoto, a retired school administrator, said that contact with parents is key to helping students in…

‘This is a bad idea:’ Presidents criticize student fee opt-out push

…Statehouse — partly as an affordability issue, but partly as an extension of a roiling debate over social justice. Rep. Julie Yamamoto, R-Caldwell, introduced a fee opt-out bill in February….

Back to work: Legislators return after an 18-day recess

…Kerby and first-term lawmaker Julie Yamamoto all contracted the virus. Education figures prominently in the Legislature’s unfinished business. Lawmakers still have to pass K-12 budgets and the House needs to…

Amid COVID outbreak, Legislature calls a historic 18-day recess

…Falls; House Education Vice Chairman Ryan Kerby, R-New Plymouth; Julie Yamamoto, a Caldwell Republican and House Education member; Bruce Skaug, R-Nampa; Greg Chaney, R-Caldwell; and James Ruchti, D-Pocatello. Bedke said…

Legislative roundup, 3.18.21: Rural teacher certification bill held in committee

…not really hurting or holding up anything.” Third House Ed member tests positive for COVID-19 Rep. Julie Yamamoto, R-Caldwell, was absent from the Statehouse Thursday after a positive COVID-19 test….

Legislative roundup, 3.8.21: House passes optional union negotiations bill

…affect.” Representatives Julie Yamamoto, R-Caldwell, and Barbara Ehardt, R-Idaho Falls, spoke in favor. “When you say collaborate and you say that you ‘may,’ that sounds like collaboration. When you say…

Analysis: The higher education Statehouse showdown starts next week

…A fee freeze and a fee opt-out. Rep. Julie Yamamoto, R-Caldwell, and House Education Committee Chairman Lance Clow, R-Twin Falls, want to freeze student fees for 2021-22 and 2022-23, and…

Legislative roundup, 2.25.21: Ybarra’s in-person learning bill advances

…strong statement of support for in-person learning by the superintendent,” said Rep. Julie Yamamoto, a Caldwell Republican and retired principal. Ybarra has said she believes it’s the most important education…

State Board takes up debate on simplifying student fees

…is what we want to be transparent about.” House Bill 116, sponsored by Rep. Julie Yamamoto, would allow students to opt out of some fees. She brought the bill because…

Legislative roundup, 2.16.21: Senate passes advanced opportunities expansion, and a big tax bill surfaces

…diploma designation for students who complete programs in the disciplines of science, technology, engineering and math. Rep. Julie Yamamoto, a Caldwell Republican and retired high school principal, said the new…