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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.
Legislature introduces two private school choice bills
Both bills would offer private schoolers and home-schoolers up to $5,000 — one through a tax credit and the other through grants.
What does ‘fair, responsible, transparent, accountable’ mean in private school choice?
Gov. Brad Little gave lawmakers four targets to win his support for private education subsidies. Here’s what those could look like in practice.
Statehouse roundup, 1.15.25: House speaker introduces bill to cut ‘unnecessary’ laws
“I guarantee that you can go in some of these agencies right now…and they can tell you where the bodies are buried,” said House Speaker Mike Moyle, R-Star.
Critchfield echoes governor on private school choice: Spending must be accountable
“I didn’t hear anything…that tells me he’s changed his mind around accountability or transparency, and I’ve had the same stance.”
Little calls for $50 million for private school expenses
A private school choice measure must be “fair, responsible, transparent and accountable,” said the governor in his annual address. INSIDE: His speech in full and budget proposal.
Low-income students, religious schools, urban areas: Who will benefit from a school choice program?
Nearly two in three private schools are affiliated with a religion and most are in urban areas.
A blueprint or cautionary tale for Idaho? Arizona’s $800 million school choice program is popular but unruly
One point — and maybe only one point — on which supporters and opponents can agree: It’s been popular. And that’s either a selling point or a cause for concern. Is Idaho sold?