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Statehouse roundup, 3.11.24: Lawmakers spar with library supporters over latest ‘harmful’ material bill
In other news, the Senate voted to tighten up the rules for Idaho Launch — by changing the way the state defines an “in-demand career.”
Statehouse roundup, 3.8.24: New bill to arm teachers surfaces in Senate
In other news, technical concerns torpedoed a Senate-passed bill on school flag displays.
Statehouse roundup, 3.6.24: Bill would block schools from touting tax relief
In other Statehouse news, budget-writers hear a pitch for new student cottages at the Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind.
Statehouse roundup, 3.4.24: Critchfield budget presentation sheds light on attendance funding gap
INSIDE: Lawmakers approve a Holocaust teaching resolution and a bill banning classroom flags.
Statehouse roundup, 2.27.24: University presidents ask lawmakers to fully fund employee pay
Additional salary funding would help attract new faculty and keep tuition stable, they said.
Statehouse roundup, 2.26.24: ISU ‘on track’ to address budget deficit, says new president
Also, a measure to lower the school bond election threshold is heading to the House floor.
Statehouse roundup, 2.21.24: Constitutional amendment would lower school bond threshold
Also, the Senate passed bills banning campus diversity statements and revising school board quorum measures.
Statehouse roundup, 2.20.24: School leaders back $2 billion facilities bill but ‘temper expectations’
In other news, Superintendent Debbie Critchfield pitched short-term and long-term K-12 funding fixes.
Statehouse roundup, 2.16.24: Bill taking on pronoun use in schools advances
MUCH MORE INSIDE: The House passes anti-mask mandate bill and the budget committee OK’s new education spending.
Statehouse roundup, 2.12.24: Despite opposition, latest library bill heads to Senate floor
Also, budget-setting for higher education starts with community colleges and House Republicans name a new majority leader.