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House passes K-12 budget bills
Democrats lead opposition to the school budget bills, saying the state still lags 2009 spending levels by more than $100 million.
Former Marshal fights for school safety
After 40 years in law enforcement, former U.S. Marshal Patrick McDonald is turning his attention to education and the Idaho Legislature.
Education stakeholders find common ground
A harmonious 2014 session follows what was often a contentious 2013 session.
Education news roundup: Tuesday, March 18
Catch up on the latest legislative action from the Statehouse: a shuffling of lottery proceeds, a bill on school WiFi specs and a proposal to create a new committee to review SBAC questions.
Kuna contemplates another levy
Trustees will meet Wednesday to weigh their options. Supporters have launched an online petition drive urging the district to run another $3.19 million-a-year levy, but opponents have one trustee in their camp.
Education news roundup: Friday, March 14
Get the latest news on a bill to tweak the school funding formula — and a bill to govern state lottery proceeds.
Senate Ed passes WiFi bill
During what may be the Senate Education Committee’s last meeting of the year, lawmakers passed a bill setting requirements for school districts that want state funding to run their own WiFi system.
House Ed passes data security bill
The lone data security bill lawmakers are considering at this late point in the session is headed to the House floor.
Breaking down the broadband budget deal
Idaho’s high school broadband system could remain online through February. But from there, things get cloudy.
House Ed passes controversial funding bill
The legislation is designed to protect small schools and charters with volatile enrollment figures. Two education groups said it is an unfunded mandate that could cause the state to pay twice for the same student.