Legislature
House revives bid to axe August school elections
After the Senate killed a proposal earlier in the session, the election change is back by a different legislative maneuver.
Legislative roundup, 4.8.21: Vaccine exemption bill heads to Senate floor; McGeachin plans indoctrination task force
“Idahoans are increasingly frustrated by the apparent lack of awareness and leadership coming from the state on these issues,” McGeachin said in a news release announcing the task force on school indoctrination.
Analysis: Lawmakers remain reluctant to put public dollars into private schools
School choice advocates almost got a private school bill through the Legislature, but fell short. After a year of turbulence in the classroom — and amidst a record-setting state surplus — they couldn’t have asked for a better opening.
Senate committee kills sex education ‘opt-in’ bill
After testimony and debate focused on questions of parental rights, and concerns for children at risk, the “opt-in” bill ran into bipartisan opposition.
Legislative roundup, 4.7.21: Strong Students grant bill is dead for the session
Senators rejected an attempt to bring House Bill 294 back for another vote.
Senate kills Strong Students grant bill … maybe
Tuesday’s razor-thin vote might not be the final word. The Senate could reconsider its vote.
Back to work: Legislators return after an 18-day recess
A spate of unfinished business awaits lawmakers, who figure to remain in session for two weeks or more.
The Legislature is coming back — and things will get hectic
When lawmakers recessed in the midst of a Statehouse coronavirus outbreak, they left behind plenty of unfinished business.
School leaders fret over disbursement of federal funds
“We’re very much in limbo, but we’ve just been through a pandemic, too,” Kimberly superintendent Luke Schroeder said. “There’s a lot of unknowns.”
Amid COVID outbreak, Legislature calls a historic 18-day recess
The Legislature plans to reconvene on April 6. The news comes after at least six House members tested positive for coronavirus in the past week.