State Policy
Moscow School District not paying for HB 93 lawsuit, superintendent says
Critics slammed the district for using taxpayer money to sue the state. But Moscow isn’t paying for the lawsuit.
Coalition files lawsuit to block new private school tax credit
The coalition, which is petitioning the Idaho Supreme Court, argues that House Bill 93’s tax credit program violates the state constitution’s ‘free common schools’ provision.
IDLA faces increased Statehouse scrutiny amid budget growth
After a surge in enrollment and state funding, the online learning platform is facing questions from lawmakers that could lead to policy changes next year.
Governor’s midyear spending cuts could avert $79.9 million deficit
A new forecast says the state will be in a budget hole as tax cuts and revenue shortfalls slash its bottom line.
Boise State president search narrows. Five finalists will be announced
In other business Wednesday, the State Board approved University of Idaho’s proposal for a new graduate degree in nursing, based in Coeur d’Alene.
‘A sound business practice’: Critchfield says she — not Little — asked public schools to plan for cuts
The holdback plans could play a role in legislative budget considerations moving forward.
Endowment payments to increase for K-12, higher education
Public schools, by far the state’s largest public lands endowment beneficiary, will receive nearly $72.4 million next year. That will be a 6.1% increase.
Little orders 3% spending cuts; K-12 public schools exempt
The cuts come after $453 million in tax cuts, enacted in recent months.
State education leaders discuss tax credits, special ed, classroom policies at IASA conference
The panel didn’t have many positive things to say about the decisions made by the Legislature’s Republican supermajority.
State panel approves $30 million for school construction from revamped loan fund
Some recipients will have to ask voters for bonds before qualifying, thanks to a controversial provision in the law. INSIDE: The list of funded projects.