Day: March 12, 2013
Statehouse roundup, 3.12.13
In today’s Statehouse action: a math and science teacher hiring bill goes to the governor, while two charter school bills are sidetracked until next week.
School budgets face opposition in Senate
The plot is thickening in the Senate on two public schools budget bills: the 2012-13 midyear funding fix and the 2013-14 budget proposal.
Of vampires, wolves and property taxes
Education leaders argued against a $120 million repeal of the personal property tax, aligning behind an $18 million to $19 million alternative. The House Revenue and Taxation Committee could vote on Thursday.
IBE selects Rod Gramer to be CEO
Idaho Business for Education names journalist and businessman to head its organization.
New bill requires disclosures to students
Idaho-based proprietary schools that offer courses but not degrees would need to share job placement rates, costs.
Cities concerned about tax repeal
Idaho Democratic lawmakers heard concerns about changing property tax laws after reaching out to city leaders across the state.
Capitol Notes from the ISBA, March 11
Get caught on the Idaho School Boards Association’s take on legislation making its way through the Statehouse this week.
Celebrating success stories in Idaho K-12 education
Idaho Leads Project Showcase Event.