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Statehouse roundup, 2.23.23: School bathroom bill heads to Senate floor
In other news, lawmakers balk at a bill to furnish free feminine hygiene products in dispensers in school restrooms.
School Rankings ’22
The State Department of Education created this school rankings list to comply with federal requirements and to identify schools that are struggling or succeeding. How did your school stack up? Use the search box to find out. Helpful tips: To better understand how and why the rankings were compiled, check out this story. The green…
Day 49: Parental rights bill
And responding to hoax calls that disrupted schools across the state.
Statehouse roundup, 2.22.23: Parental rights bill sails to House floor
In other news, House Education introduced another parental rights bill — and a new motto bill.
First-ever Elgin Baylor college scholarship winner announced
Senior Nimo Abdi of Capital High School plans to pursue a career in microbiology research.
Statehouse roundup, 2.21.23: Advanced opportunities program could get funding boost
In other news, a nonpartisan group says the cost of a controversial education savings accounts bill could balloon from $45 million to $363 million within one year.
Dyslexia 101: Schools start to incorporate newly required dyslexia training
Parents and educators applaud the effort, but say it’s just a start.
Statehouse roundup, 2.20.23: Sex ed bill heads to Senate floor
In other news, hundreds of education leaders gathered in Boise for a two-day legislative outreach and training event.
Statehouse roundup, 2.17.23: Parental rights bill emerges in the House, awaits committee hearing
And in other Statehouse news, JFAC approved a $1 million supplemental for costs relating to the quadruple homicide at the University of Idaho.
Analysis: A fundamental discussion of what education means to Idahoans
This week’s debate over a controversial school choice bill provided insight into how Idahoans look at their local schools, and education’s role in society.