Ryan Suppe and Kevin Richert

Senior reporter Ryan Suppe covers education policy, focusing on K-12 schools. He previously reported on state politics, local government and business. Senior reporter and blogger Kevin Richert specializes in education politics and education policy. He has more than 30 years of experience in Idaho journalism.

Statehouse roundup, 3.28.24: Senate rejects summer lunch program funding

INSIDE: Launch sideboards advance, lawmakers publicize forthcoming plan to activate school facilities funding.

Statehouse roundup, 3.27.24: Senate kills Phoenix bill, throwing purchase into jeopardy

Also, budget writers OK’d additional time to roll out career-technical education grants.

Trailer park: Lawmakers pass competing bills to address four-day school issues

The last-minute proposals — “trailer” bills, in Statehouse shorthand — seek to fix a controversial piece of an omnibus school facilities bill.

Statehouse roundup, 3.22.24: Budget committee approves $145 million for attendance funding gap

Also, the Senate could soon consider four “trailer” bills making significant changes to the recently passed school facilities funding legislation.

Statehouse roundup, 3.20.24: Senate committee delays vote on latest library bill

In other news, a bill banning abortion providers from supplying schools with sex education materials is headed to Gov. Brad Little’s desk.

Statehouse roundup, 3.19.24: Session slows to a grind, with some big education issues stalled

With one big bill on hold on the Senate floor, a big piece of the state budget is in its own state of stasis.

Statehouse roundup, 3.18.24: State auditors will examine K-12 funding gaps

MORE INSIDE: Student telehealth bill dies, committee passes immunization opt-out bill.

Statehouse roundup, 3.15.24: Critchfield unveils incremental funding formula change

In other news, the House passed a bill banning the forced use of titles and pronouns that are “inconsistent with (a) person’s sex.” The bill applies to school staff and students.

Statehouse roundup, 3.13.24: Bill to arm teachers falls in Senate committee

In other news, budget-writers carved out money for employee pay raises at the two-year colleges, and money to help Boise State University accommodate growth.

Statehouse roundup, 3.12.24: Private school tax credit bill defeated in close vote

A single vote decided whether the bill would advance to the House floor.