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Statehouse roundup, 2.27.25: Bill giving lawmakers control of graduation requirements advances
Inside: Senate approves bill directing schools to show fetal development video.
Gov. Little signs private school tax credit into law
“Idaho can have it all — strong public schools and education freedom,” the Republican governor said.
Governor’s office stalls release of public comments on House Bill 93
Idaho Education News has asked the governor’s office three times since Friday for a tally of comments it has received so far.
Private education tax credit heads to governor
After years of debate, it’s the first time the Legislature has passed a bill funding K-12 private school tuition.
Constituents’ emails opposed private school tax credit by 10-to-1 ratio
A committee received more than 1,000 emails on House Bill 93, and 94% were opposed, according to public records obtained by Idaho EdNews.
Statehouse roundup, 2.14.25: Senate rejects bill adding tuition to Empowering Parents
Inside: New bill would direct public schools, colleges and universities to display the Ten Commandments.
Idaho bill severing partnership with Washington medical school heads to House
The University of Utah is an early favorite to become one of two new medical school partners — if the bill passes.
House approves private school tax credit after contentious debate
The bill now heads to the Senate. It failed to garner a veto-proof majority in the House, meaning Gov. Brad Little could have the final word.
Private school choice tax credit heads to Idaho House
In a one-vote swing from last legislative session, the Revenue and Taxation Committee sent a refundable tax credit proposal to the full House.
Senate’s private school choice bill narrowly clears committee
The bill would add private school tuition as an eligible expense for a state program. A Democrat broke ranks to cast a decisive vote in favor.