Kevin Richert and Ryan Suppe
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.”
Statehouse roundup, 2.25.26: A late-session funding formula bill emerges
In other news, lawmakers advanced a civics diploma endorsement and introduced new bills relaxing rules for home-schoolers to participate in public-school sports.
Statehouse roundup, 2.23.26: Far-ranging civics bill introduced
Also Monday, a divided House committee printed a bill requiring the state to review — and vote to renew — its $2 billion-a-year matrix of sales tax exemptions.
Statehouse roundup, 2.19.26: JFAC leaders stand by plan for additional budget cuts
In other news, a bill that would have required public schools to start their academic years after Labor Day died amidst bipartisan opposition.
Statehouse roundup, 2.17.26: Little says his budget options are limited
Also Tuesday, the House approved a bill banning LGBTQ+ instruction in classrooms, and the Senate OK’d a resolution calling on Congress to boost special education funding.
Statehouse roundup, 2.13.26: In a long, tense hearing, a budget blueprint enters into view
In other news, a bipartisan virtual schools reform bill sails through the House.
Statehouse roundup, 2.12.26: Little signs One Big Beautiful Bill tax cuts
In other news, a bill to keep university president searches mostly secret is headed to the governor’s desk. And lawmakers advanced a proposal banning K-12 instruction on sexual orientation.
Statehouse roundup, 2.10.26: Launch fund transfers will cut student aid, director says
In other news, a bill reforming state regulations for virtual schools is headed to the full House.
Statehouse roundup, 2.9.26: JFAC approves transfers from Idaho’s Launch fund
In other news, the House is poised for a final vote on a bill that would move higher education presidential searches almost entirely behind closed doors.
Statehouse roundup, 2.6.26: JFAC approves spending cuts, placing higher ed on the chopping block
In other Friday news, the Senate adopted the tax cuts in President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill — at a projected immediate cost of $155 million.