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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.

House sinks higher education budget, renewing ‘social justice’ debate

The budget legislation was already set to cut $409,000 from Boise State University’s bottom line.

Students protest proposed restrictions on racism, sexism in Idaho school curricula

A proposal passed through a legislative committee shortly before a coronavirus-induced recess. The proposal could be on the docket as early as Tuesday when the legislative session resumes.