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One school choice proposal moves forward, another dies

…committee. Voters could see school choice advisory question Rep. Lori McCann wants voters to weigh in on Idaho’s ESA/voucher debate. The Lewiston lawmaker brought a proposal to the House Education…

Statehouse roundup, 3.14.23: Boise State building project survives … barely

…cutting school funding. Even some supporters of the bill, such as Rep. Lori McCann, R-Lewiston, expressed misgivings about dropping the March election date. But Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee co-chair Rep. Wendy…

Statehouse roundup, 3.9.23: Charter commission budget fails, needs revisions

…female and unisex bathrooms in middle and high schools. It comes with a $735,400 price tag. Bill co-sponsor Rep. Lori McCann, R-Lewiston, says the bill would protect vulnerable girls who…

Statehouse roundup, 3.3.23: Critchfield’s CTE, school board training bills surface

…committee members agreed that both charter and traditional school facilities need attention. “We do support school choice,” said Rep. Lori McCann, R-Lewiston, of her fellow legislators. The bill passed 15-1….

Lawmakers reject new ESA proposal in frustrated debate

…could more easily pass. “There is absolutely no guarantee,” Rep. Steve Berch, D-Boise, responded. And Rep. Lori McCann, R-Lewiston, vice-chair of the House committee, insinuated similar moves are already being…

Statehouse roundup, 2.27.23: Parental rights bill passes House easily

…Education’s role over community colleges. The bill, presented by Rep. Lori McCann, R-Lewiston, grants the State Board emergency authority over a community college facing accreditation loss. Specifically, the State Board…

Statehouse roundup, 2.23.23: School bathroom bill heads to Senate floor

…could be its final weeks. Reps. Lori McCann and Rod Furniss say the bill would help students who cannot afford feminine hygiene products, are embarrassed to go to a principal’s…

Statehouse roundup, 2.10.23: School elections consolidation heads to Senate

…$900 million in statewide deferred maintenance needs, and push forward career technical education initiatives, which are a priority for many in the Legislature. Rep. Lori McCann, R-Lewiston, said she’d be…

Statehouse roundup, 1.31.23: Post-high school incentive program clears a hurdle; school choice bill introduced

…the economy,” said Rep. Lori McCann, R-Lewiston, the committee’s vice chairwoman. “We’re strong but have the opportunity to be stronger.” HB 24 now goes to the House floor for a…

Statehouse roundup, 1.17.23: Budget chief clarifies Little’s scholarship proposal

…starting teacher pay would boost the other rungs of the career ladder too, Adams told Rep. Lori McCann, R-Lewiston. Teachers at public charters and in juvenile detention centers would also…