Kevin Richert and Ryan Suppe
Statehouse roundup, 4.2.26: House passes teachers’ union restrictions, as session adjourns
The union restrictions aren’t new — lawmakers have debated them in past sessions, and earlier this session — but the issue came back to life in the waning days of the 2026 session.
Statehouse roundup, 3.31.26: Private school tax credit followup bill heads to Little
The House approved about $229 million in cash transfers, as a possible cushion if state revenues don’t rebound in the coming months.
Statehouse roundup, 3.24.26: High-needs special education bill heads to Little’s desk
In other news, GOP leadership introduced a new policy bill making long-term cuts to the Idaho Digital Learning Alliance — bypassing the deadlocked House Education Committee.
Statehouse roundup, 3.17.26: Little signs off on lawmakers’ plan for deeper spending cuts
In other Statehouse news from Tuesday, a new bill would cut Idaho Digital Learning Alliance funds roughly in half.
Statehouse roundup, 3.16.26: House approves spending cuts for higher ed
In other Monday news, the House passed a bill that would make violations of Idaho’s bathroom law a criminal offense.
Statehouse roundup, 3.10.26: Lawmakers want a say over federal grants that could go into medical education
In other news, a bill that would create new rules for schools operating as polling locations is headed to the House floor.
Statehouse roundup, 3.9.26: Committee refuses to fund dorm staffing at school for deaf and blind
In other news, lawmakers advanced a bill that would recognize school employees’ professional experience in salary funding.
Statehouse roundup, 3.5.26: Parental rights amendment quietly dies, again
Also Thursday, lawmakers took action on bills dealing with online school regulations, recess and penalties for speeding in school zones.
Statehouse roundup, 3.2.26: JFAC reverses cuts for community colleges and CTE
Also Monday, lawmakers introduced a handful of new bills, including one that would block schools from accessing vaccination records from a state registry.
Statehouse roundup, 2.26.26: This time around, a high-needs special education bill passes the Senate
In other news, a new bill would mandate at least 20 minutes of daily outdoor recess in elementary school, “guaranteeing every student time to move, play, and grow.”