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Statehouse roundup, 3.20.26: JFAC slashes IDLA budget while largely sparing virtual charters
In other news, the House Education Committee sent a $5 million high-needs special education funding bill to the House floor.
Statehouse roundup, 3.19.26: Senate approves higher education budget cuts, sends them to governor
Also Thursday, the House Education Committee punted a decision on budget cuts for the Idaho Digital Learning Alliance, potentially opening the door for the budget-setting committee to implement the cuts.
Analysis: Little gives in to the Legislature, just like he said he would
On Monday, Gov. Brad Little agreed to cut this year’s budget even deeper than he wanted to — bowing, one more time, to the will of the Legislature.
District 30: Rematch pits culture warrior against special education advocate
Challenger Julianne Young believes government should shape culture, while incumbent Ben Fuhriman said kids with special needs offer a lot of value.
‘It’s just in your blood:’ Mother-daughter duo teach at North Idaho elementary
Students pass Mrs. DeVore’s noisy kindergarten room — then, a few doors down, do a double take. It’s Ms. DeVore’s room again.
Statehouse roundup, 3.17.26: Little signs off on lawmakers’ plan for deeper spending cuts
In other Statehouse news from Tuesday, a new bill would cut Idaho Digital Learning Alliance funds roughly in half.
Teach for America Idaho celebrates 10 years of building leaders in public schools
The program prides itself on bringing people with diverse experiences and backgrounds into the classroom.
Statehouse roundup, 3.16.26: House approves spending cuts for higher ed
In other Monday news, the House passed a bill that would make violations of Idaho’s bathroom law a criminal offense.
West Ada, Lakeland and charters stand out in new statewide school rankings
Idaho’s largest district takes top spots while North Idaho district makes biggest gains. Find out where your school ranks.
Analysis: Boise State, and college athletics, become more of a political football than ever
Idaho’s athletic programs are facing external and internal pressures. Both came up at the Statehouse in the past week.