State Policy
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.
Statehouse roundup, 2.17.25: Trump endorses Idaho private school tax credit proposal
In other news, a reworked bill would allow voters to elect five State Board of Education members.
Statehouse roundup, 2.14.25: Senate rejects bill adding tuition to Empowering Parents
Inside: New bill would direct public schools, colleges and universities to display the Ten Commandments.
Idaho bill severing partnership with Washington medical school heads to House
The University of Utah is an early favorite to become one of two new medical school partners — if the bill passes.
Analysis: Lawmakers escalate a high-stakes war on a medical school partnership
It’s one of the most important higher education decisions before the Legislature this year — when Idaho ranks No. 50 in the nation for physicians per capita.
Statehouse roundup, 2.13.25: Public school perks gutted from Empowering Parents expansion bill
INSIDE: Constitutional amendment protecting non-public schooling from regulation heads to House floor.
Statehouse roundup, 2.12.25: Private school tax credit heads to full Senate
Inside: The House approved a bill targeting public resources that benefit teachers’ unions and a Senate committee cleared a proposal banning mask mandates in schools.
Statehouse roundup, 2.11.25: Bill giving military families charter priority goes to House
In other Statehouse news, a private school choice bill could be amended.
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.