Kevin Richert and Sadie Dittenber
Statehouse roundup, 2.28.23: Future ESA legislation prefaced in House committee
A divided Senate Education Committee recommended rejecting one gubernatorial appointment, and remained neutral on another appointment.
Statehouse roundup, 2.27.23: Parental rights bill passes House easily
And in other Statehouse news, homeschooling and abstinence could get new definitions.
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.
Statehouse roundup, 2.16.23: Budget-writers OK money for dyslexia training
In other news, school counselors detailed to lawmakers their experiences working in schools.
Statehouse roundup, 2.13.23: Library pornography bill surfaces; ESA bill hearing Tuesday
In other news, lawmakers take another initial step to scrub the March election date from the voting calendar.
Statehouse roundup, 2.9.23: Senate committee introduces bill to restrict sex education
In other news, the House Education Committee worked through four bills — in a hurry. Get the rundown here.
Statehouse roundup, 2.8.23: School election consolidation heads to House floor
In other news, a bill to require a financial literacy course is headed to the House floor.
Statehouse roundup, 2.7.23: Idaho Launch ignites dispute on Senate floor
In other news, district superintendents reported to lawmakers on the good — and bad — happening in their schools and communities.
Statehouse roundup, 2.6.23: Postsecondary incentives bill survives razor-thin House vote
After more than two hours of debate, the Idaho Launch bill passed on a 36-34 vote. In other news, a bill requiring financial literacy classes makes its debut.