State Policy
Statehouse roundup, 3.7.24: Late-session school choice push in motion
In other business, a Senate committee approves a plan to tighten the Idaho Launch program.
Statehouse roundup, 3.6.24: Bill would block schools from touting tax relief
In other Statehouse news, budget-writers hear a pitch for new student cottages at the Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind.
Critchfield pledges May decision on 4-day school week minimum days
School leaders are eagerly awaiting the new standards that would be imposed on districts receiving state facilities funds.
School facilities bill advances. Here’s what it would do for various districts
Lawmakers questioned a metric that divides school facilities funding based on attendance. Large, urban districts will get far more than smaller, rural districts regardless of needs.
Statehouse roundup, 3.5.24: House votes to slow the Phoenix purchase
INSIDE: Bills on civics, sex education are advancing. while a bill creating an early childhood office has stalled.
Statehouse roundup, 3.4.24: Critchfield budget presentation sheds light on attendance funding gap
INSIDE: Lawmakers approve a Holocaust teaching resolution and a bill banning classroom flags.
Statehouse roundup, 2.28.24: Green defends Phoenix purchase in tense committee hearing
INSIDE: House committee advances bill to create regional appointments to the State Board of Education.
Statehouse roundup, 2.27.24: University presidents ask lawmakers to fully fund employee pay
Additional salary funding would help attract new faculty and keep tuition stable, they said.
Statehouse roundup, 2.23.24: House approves sweeping school facilities plan
Also, the budget committee advanced a $70.8 million request to fund Idaho Launch grants
Analysis: This year’s unpredictable Launch debate begins Friday
Legislative budget-writers will meet Friday, and probably give Gov. Brad Little his $70.8 million funding request for Idaho Launch. The next moves are harder to read.