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Major restructuring will merge two Boise State schools, and close a college
It’s not immediately clear how many positions will be cut, but one dean has already left the university. Potential cost savings are another unknown.
Statehouse roundup, 3.3.26: Bill restricting public funds for teachers’ unions clears House
In other news, a bill to change LC State’s name is mired in a House committee. Lawmakers introduced bills affecting the career ladder, facilities and busing.
Jurassic toe: Idaho State paleontologists investigate possible new dinosaur
This toe bone could be a breakthrough for enthusiasts — and a lifelong ambition for a geosciences professor.
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.