Day: March 22, 2013
Sending a message? Senate rejects labor bill
The Senate rejected a bill to allow school districts to cut salaries and contract days. But the vote may have been a calculated move to signal opposition to the 2013-14 public schools budget.
Voter initiative bill clears the House
Those seeking to place an initiative or referendum on the ballot would need to gather a certain percentage of signatures in 18 legislative districts.
House passes 2013-14 school budget
The 2013-14 school budget calls for a 2.2 percent increase in general fund spending, but still must overcome opposition in the Senate.
Idaho teacher, schools earn national recognition
Science teacher awarded $20,000 lab makeover; two Idaho schools advance to Final Four in a math competition.
A little more off-season activity?
If you’re keeping score, there may be four education-related committees to watch this summer. Legislators could spend the summer studying the transfer of federal lands to state ownership.