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Idaho’s universities will follow vaccine mandate — at least for now
That means some college and university employees and students could need to get COVID-19 vaccines in the next few weeks, while the state goes to federal court to challenge a presidential mandate.
Sheriff completes investigation into alleged hazing by Fruitland football players
The Payette County prosecuting attorney said he does anticipate filing charges — but he has not decided which charges to file just yet.
Legislature returning to town on Nov. 15
The Legislature could take up a variety of bills addressing federal vaccine mandates, and the House could take up an ethics committee report on Rep. Priscilla Giddings, Betsy Russell of the Idaho Press reported Monday.
Colleges will let students opt out of club fees in response to Legislature
The State Board of Education approved a new fee structure this week, along with a Boise State University Police contract and a new graduate program for teaching the deaf and hard of hearing.
Ybarra sharply rebukes ‘political posturing’ around social-emotional learning
The state superintendent’s office has continued to advocate for the concept behind SEL, but has distanced itself from the term as it accumulates political charge.
A fall flourish: Idaho universities report enrollment increases
The rebound covers most — but not all — of the pandemic-driven enrollment losses of 2020.
Sheriff investigating alleged hazing by Fruitland High football players
A complaint says 11 members of the varsity squad restrained JV players on Thursday, and shocked one of them with a dog collar. No charges have been filed.
McGeachin lambasts media over indoctrination records dispute
The lieutenant governor on Thursday attacked media coverage of her recent refusal to release public documents, despite a court order for her to do so.
Feds to investigate three complaints against Wilder
The U.S. Department of Education dismissed five other allegations against the district, but will investigate concerns about its English Language Learner services.
West Ada to stop contact tracing, keep mask mandate
The district will instead notify parents if their student was in a classroom with someone who tested positive. Parents will be advised to monitor for symptoms but keep their kids in class.