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Analysis: Legislative season is disruption season, and medical education is in the middle of the swirl
A bill to eliminate Idaho’s WWAMI medical school partnership remains in legislative limbo. But the problem is clear: as Idaho grows and its doctors grow older, the physician shortage isn’t going to cure itself.
Statehouse roundup, 2.25.25: Little weighing merits — and flaws — of private school tax credit
During a Q&A with reporters Tuesday, Little also expressed concerns with the Statehouse showdown over the WWAMI medical education program. “Anything that disrupts the trajectory of (training) high-quality doctors, I’m going to have an issue with.”
Statehouse roundup, 2.24.25: Senate approves $5 million for ‘science of reading’ training
In other news, the House introduces a new bill to boost math and science funding for small public schools.
No longer rivals: Rural charters partner with local school districts
“Looking at it through the lens of what’s best for kids, it will provide a great opportunity for those kids that it’s a good fit for,” said Twin Falls Superintendent Brady Dickinson.
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.
Analysis: The old debate over an aging K-12 funding formula starts again
There seems to be general agreement on the need to do something with Idaho’s convoluted and outmoded K-12 funding formula. But there’s no agreement about what to do.
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.
Statehouse roundup, 2.19.25: Budget-writers drill into special education issues
In other news, a bid to strike compulsory school attendance language from the state Constitution failed — by the narrowest of margins.
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, 2.18.25: Launch phaseout bill introduced
In other business from Tuesday morning, a new bill to arm K-12 teachers makes its debut.