State Policy
Statehouse roundup, 2.27.25: Bill giving lawmakers control of graduation requirements advances
Inside: Senate approves bill directing schools to show fetal development video.
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.
Statehouse roundup, 2.21.25: Lawmakers seek control over graduation requirements
Inside: A bill prohibiting mask mandates is heading to the governor. And a House committee killed a bill requiring citizenship reporting in schools.
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.