Legislative Roundups
Statehouse roundup, 3.3.26: Bill restricting public funds for teachers’ unions clears House
In other news, a bill to change LC State’s name is mired in a House committee. Lawmakers introduced bills affecting the career ladder, facilities and busing.
Statehouse roundup, 3.2.26: JFAC reverses cuts for community colleges and CTE
Also Monday, lawmakers introduced a handful of new bills, including one that would block schools from accessing vaccination records from a state registry.
Statehouse roundup, 2.27.26: New bill requires unexcused absence for student protests
In other Friday news, a pair of new bills would revamp a disputed 2024 library law, and budget-writers remain at loggerheads over military scholarships.
Statehouse roundup, 2.26.26: This time around, a high-needs special education bill passes the Senate
In other news, a new bill would mandate at least 20 minutes of daily outdoor recess in elementary school, “guaranteeing every student time to move, play, and grow.”
Statehouse roundup, 2.25.26: A late-session funding formula bill emerges
In other news, lawmakers advanced a civics diploma endorsement and introduced new bills relaxing rules for home-schoolers to participate in public-school sports.
Statehouse roundup, 2.24.26: Lawmakers OK bill to give military preference on charter waitlists
In other news, the House passed a bill mandating a morning moment of silence in school.
Statehouse roundup, 2.23.26: Far-ranging civics bill introduced
Also Monday, a divided House committee printed a bill requiring the state to review — and vote to renew — its $2 billion-a-year matrix of sales tax exemptions.
Statehouse roundup, 2.20.26: JFAC approves tax conformity funding, rejects military scholarships
In other news, a bill mandating a morning period of silence in public schools cleared a House committee.
Statehouse roundup, 2.19.26: JFAC leaders stand by plan for additional budget cuts
In other news, a bill that would have required public schools to start their academic years after Labor Day died amidst bipartisan opposition.
Statehouse roundup, 2.18.26: Committee rejects bill to tighten rules around K-12 spending
In other news, the State Board of Education approved a medical lab expansion in the Treasure Valley.