Legislature
Statehouse roundup, 2.24.23: March school election date may be saved
In other news, a bill banning student IDs as valid voter identification is headed to the Senate floor.
Analysis: The big election day lawmakers don’t want to see
When school districts go to the polls on March 14, more than $1 billion in taxpayer money will be on the line. If some lawmakers get their way, it will be the last election of its kind.
Statehouse roundup, 2.23.23: School bathroom bill heads to Senate floor
In other news, lawmakers balk at a bill to furnish free feminine hygiene products in dispensers in school restrooms.
Statehouse roundup, 2.22.23: Parental rights bill sails to House floor
In other news, House Education introduced another parental rights bill — and a new motto bill.
Statehouse roundup, 2.21.23: Advanced opportunities program could get funding boost
In other news, a nonpartisan group says the cost of a controversial education savings accounts bill could balloon from $45 million to $363 million within one year.
Dyslexia 101: Schools start to incorporate newly required dyslexia training
Parents and educators applaud the effort, but say it’s just a start.
Statehouse roundup, 2.20.23: Sex ed bill heads to Senate floor
In other news, hundreds of education leaders gathered in Boise for a two-day legislative outreach and training event.
Statehouse roundup, 2.17.23: Parental rights bill emerges in the House, awaits committee hearing
And in other Statehouse news, JFAC approved a $1 million supplemental for costs relating to the quadruple homicide at the University of Idaho.
Analysis: A fundamental discussion of what education means to Idahoans
This week’s debate over a controversial school choice bill provided insight into how Idahoans look at their local schools, and education’s role in society.
Statehouse roundup, 2.15.23: After lengthy testimony, divisive ESA bill heads to Senate floor
In other Statehouse news, a House committee introduces a bill that would overhaul school board elections.