School Choice
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.
Critchfield echoes governor on private school choice: Spending must be accountable
“I didn’t hear anything…that tells me he’s changed his mind around accountability or transparency, and I’ve had the same stance.”
Little calls for $50 million for private school expenses
A private school choice measure must be “fair, responsible, transparent and accountable,” said the governor in his annual address. INSIDE: His speech in full and budget proposal.
Policymakers preview legislative session: Private school choice, DEI, Idaho Launch are on tap
Legislative leaders offered a peek into the upcoming debate over private school choice while the governor kept mum on his stance — for now.