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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.

West Bonner forensic audit finds no improprieties

The district’s previous school board approved the audit last summer on the advice of former school leader Branden Durst.

Student class days depend on the school — and vary widely

House Bill 521 could make it harder for districts and charters to adopt four-day weeks.

A social worker and a former school leader vie for Boise board vacancy

Trustees will interview both on Monday, and appoint one the following week.

Judge awards $240,000 to State Board in Phoenix lawsuit

The order marks the latest step in a lengthy, and ongoing, lawsuit challenging the University of Idaho’s $685 million bid to buy the University of Phoenix.

Statehouse roundup, 3.26.24: Senators vote to revamp and rescue Phoenix deal

INSIDE: House committee clears bill making changes to school facilities funding plan

Statehouse roundup, 3.25.24: Last-minute bill would rework the Phoenix purchase

Also, Senate leadership plans amendments to library bill while House leadership introduces late-session bills on school choice, facilities funding and Idaho Launch.

Statehouse roundup, 3.20.24: Senate committee delays vote on latest library bill

In other news, a bill banning abortion providers from supplying schools with sex education materials is headed to Gov. Brad Little’s desk.

As the U of I faces scrutiny, its alumni hire a lobbyist

Jeremy Pisca — a U of I law school alumnus and veteran Statehouse lobbyist — is receiving an unspecified sum to work on several issues, including the proposed University of Phoenix purchase.