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Legislature passes school budget
Both the House and Senate passed a $1.308 billion K-12 education budget Thursday morning, setting up the end of the 2013 legislative session.
Education task force meetings set
The governor’s education task force is hitting the road, starting next week. Get the schedule here — and learn how to get engaged and stay informed.
Budget fix sails through houses
After a whirlwind day, a bill designed to break the K-12 budget impasse whisks through both houses and heads to Gov. Butch Otter’s desk.
Deja vu: New school budget mirrors old one
A new — and virtually identical — public schools budget will be up for a vote Thursday morning.
Charter bills clear House again
The House signed off on Senate amendments to two charter schools bills — sending both to Gov. Butch Otter’s desk.
Going-home bill aims to resolve K-12 impasse
In order to adjourn, possibly by Thursday, legislative budget writers must still draft and pass a 2013-14 public school budget.
Building ‘no-excuses’ schools
Two schools of thought on personalizing the education experience.
House Ed advances ‘radiator cap’ contract bill
An Idaho School Boards Assocation-supported bill would allow school districts to cut teacher pay or reduce contract days. It now heads to the House floor.
Senate demands federal lands transfer
The Idaho Legislature is now on record demanding a transfer of federal lands to the states — as a way of boosting the endowment for public schools.
School budget talks yield ‘path forward’
House and Senate members met late Monday, seeking to reach an public school budget agreement that could end the 2013 legislative session this week.