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Is 2025 the year of private school choice in Idaho? ‘Several’ bills could be coming
Idaho is one of a few Republican-dominated states that has yet to adopt a program subsidizing private school tuition, through vouchers, education savings accounts or tax credits.
West Ada enacts mandatory reporting of discrimination after parents speak out about racism
Parents lobbied for district-level reporting to find out how pervasive discrimination is in West Ada schools.
State Board mulls new directives to restrict DEI on campus
The resolution comes as lawmakers have sparked a renewed interest in DEI.
Christian lobbying group pushes for Bible reading in public schools
Schools would be required to read 20 verses daily, culminating in a full reading of the Bible over 10 years.
State on target to deliver $1 billion in school facilities money
Most school districts have received proceeds from the state bonds, according to a presentation given to the Legislature’s budget committee.
The West Ada verdict: $1.1 billion need over 10 years for building maintenance
Idaho’s largest district will get $140 million from the state, more than seven times shy of what it needs.
Public school trustees condemn state funding for private education
Idaho board members also rejected a resolution in support of local option sales taxes for school districts.
School trustees gather in Boise for training, agenda-setting
A popular session on Thursday explored the potential harms of a private school choice program.
Citizen committee approves 19% pay increase for Idaho legislators
The unanimous decision effectively rejected a proposal from legislative leaders to hike salaries by more than twice as much.
Democrats retain central Idaho Senate seat, cede control in Boise, Pocatello districts
Republicans flipped three legislative seats previously held by Democrats.