School Choice
UPDATED: Private school choice bill tracker
Lawmakers are considering several bills that would subsidize private schooling and home schooling. Find out the differences between them and where they are in the legislative process.
Little’s office received more than 32,000 requests to veto House Bill 93
Gov. Brad Little’s staff did not share the data until Saturday — two days after he signed the bill.
Gov. Little signs private school tax credit into law
“Idaho can have it all — strong public schools and education freedom,” the Republican governor said.
Governor’s office stalls release of public comments on House Bill 93
Idaho Education News has asked the governor’s office three times since Friday for a tally of comments it has received so far.
Private education tax credit heads to governor
After years of debate, it’s the first time the Legislature has passed a bill funding K-12 private school tuition.
Constituents’ emails opposed private school tax credit by 10-to-1 ratio
A committee received more than 1,000 emails on House Bill 93, and 94% were opposed, according to public records obtained by Idaho EdNews.
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.
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.