We don’t make the rules around here. But the 2024 legislative session could easily be more turbulent than the session that is just wrapping up. Here’s why.
Statehouse roundup, 3.28.23: House overrides property tax veto, as showdown escalates
Amidst the end-of-session impasse, a handful of big-ticket education bills are on hold.
Idaho districts and charters carry over $519 million in savings
Fund balances — or savings — have reached record amounts and increased by an average of 17% over the past three years.
Statehouse roundup, 3.27.23: Library pornography bills see new amendments
In other news, the Senate took up a slew of school spending bills — all of which passed.
A nixed March date wouldn’t be the first school election cutback
Here’s what we can learn from history.
Little vetoes property tax overhaul; Senate swiftly passes a rewrite
Monday’s legislative action took place in the Senate. The scene will shift to the House on Tuesday, where lawmakers could take a different tack. House Speaker Mike Moyle said he expects House Republicans to caucus, and then make a run at overriding Little’s veto.
Charter school bucks the status quo for at-risk students
At Future Public, a focus on equity is making a difference.
Idaho robotics teams challenge world competition in Houston
“A lot of these kids are super highly intelligent. And this is a place where they can belong.”
Statehouse roundup, 3.24.23: Two more library bills head to Senate floor, and could be amended
Get caught up on late-session education news — from budgets to dinosaurs.
IDHW sues AG Labrador over childcare grant investigation
“This is not a simple matter of an overbroad request for documents, it is a matter of government overreach,” the filing states
Statehouse roundup, 3.23.23: House passes higher education budget
Is the end near? With lawmakers hoping to adjourn the 2023 legislative session by the end of the week, several education issues remain on the to-do list.