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Statehouse roundup, 3.2.26: JFAC reverses cuts for community colleges and CTE
Also Monday, lawmakers introduced a handful of new bills, including one that would block schools from accessing vaccination records from a state registry.
Idaho has $1.3 billion in rainy-day funds. Should that money help public schools?
Republican Statehouse leaders say savings are meant for recessions, and spending reserves could harm the state’s credit rating.
Ding-ding: Filing week ends with surprises, heavyweights and undercard shakeups
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Statehouse roundup, 2.27.26: New bill requires unexcused absence for student protests
In other Friday news, a pair of new bills would revamp a disputed 2024 library law, and budget-writers remain at loggerheads over military scholarships.
Statehouse roundup, 2.26.26: This time around, a high-needs special education bill passes the Senate
In other news, a new bill would mandate at least 20 minutes of daily outdoor recess in elementary school, “guaranteeing every student time to move, play, and grow.”
Analysis: As the session continues, a semester of uncertainty unfolds on campuses
The funding picture for Idaho higher ed could become clearer — and more grim — in the next few days. But the budget cuts are already affecting students and staff.
Statehouse roundup, 2.25.26: A late-session funding formula bill emerges
In other news, lawmakers advanced a civics diploma endorsement and introduced new bills relaxing rules for home-schoolers to participate in public-school sports.
Public schools will be forced to cut budgets — even if state funding remains flat
Local school leaders hope to counter messaging from the Statehouse that they’ve been held harmless by the state’s tightening budget.
Community responds to help and protest 95 book challenges filed by fired substitute teacher
The Twin Falls School District leadership said the system is not designed to handle over a hundred challenges at once, but the district will follow its policy — with a slew of volunteers.
Statehouse roundup, 2.23.26: Far-ranging civics bill introduced
Also Monday, a divided House committee printed a bill requiring the state to review — and vote to renew — its $2 billion-a-year matrix of sales tax exemptions.