2016 Idaho Legislature
Lawmakers recommend state broadband committee
The State Department of Education-led commission would help school districts secure local high-speed Internet contracts.
November school board elections? It could happen
House Speaker Scott Bedke floated the possibility earlier this week.
Unfinished work: Legislature’s tax working group wraps up
The House-Senate panel met Tuesday with four proposals on the table — and adjourned without any recommendations.
Lawmakers: No Idaho Education Network, Version 2.0
A legislative committee said it wanted no part of a statewide system that “mirrors” the failed statewide school broadband network.
All-day kindergarten program in works
The $9.8 million plan is designed to help boost reading skills — but it’s likely to run into political interference.
State’s broadband costs fall $5 million below projections
One big reason for the savings: School districts have tapped into federal funds that were cut off during the Idaho Education Network contract dispute.
Vendor: School broadband savings should hold
Monday’s hearing was partly a postmortem from the Idaho Education Network contract fiasco, as a procession of vendors presented options to the state.
Statehouse preview: Two meetings to watch
It’s the legislative off-season, but meetings next week could have a bearing on school broadband and school funding.
Reduce taxes? Or increase teacher pay?
During a legislative summit Friday, lawmakers hinted at a repeat of a familiar budget debate.
Ybarra seeks $110 million budget boost for K-12
Two areas of emphasis: added money for teacher pay and funding help for school districts.