Ryan Suppe

Libraries now face a complex question: What’s ‘harmful’ to minors?

“Until it’s litigated — and it’ll probably be litigated at some point — we don’t really know where we’re at,” one library director said.

Little signs pronouns bill

The bill bars teachers from referring to a student by a name or pronoun that doesn’t align with their birth sex, unless the teacher has parental consent.

Boise school board selects longtime teacher, administrator as new trustee

Trustees said they looked for a candidate who could “hit the ground running” during their brief term.

Constitutional concerns hang over blockbuster facilities bill

But a challenge to House Bill 521, which could give schools billions for urgent building needs, is unlikely.

Statehouse roundup, 3.29.24: Pronouns bill advances as session extends into next week

Also, the House approved three public school budgets, including one with $215 million meant for property tax relief.

Districts drop to four-day weeks despite obscure provision buried in legislation

Some are not waiting for statewide direction. “Of all the things I’ve done sitting on this board this has been the most difficult,” one trustee said.

Statehouse roundup, 3.7.24: Late-session school choice push in motion

In other business, a Senate committee approves a plan to tighten the Idaho Launch program.

Critchfield pledges May decision on 4-day school week minimum days

School leaders are eagerly awaiting the new standards that would be imposed on districts receiving state facilities funds.

School facilities bill advances. Here’s what it would do for various districts

Lawmakers questioned a metric that divides school facilities funding based on attendance. Large, urban districts will get far more than smaller, rural districts regardless of needs.