2019 Idaho Legislature

Idaho Press: Ybarra budget request contained a $100 million error

A news release did not outline the magnitude of the error, which was blamed on a senior State Department of Education staffer.

Ybarra to ask for 6.8 percent increase in K-12 funding

Most of the money would go to teacher pay.

Lawmakers push for tighter campaign finance laws

The discussion comes after state superintendent Sherri Ybarra and lieutenant governor’s candidate Janice McGeachin missed June filing deadlines — but avoided fines.

Educators ask Ybarra to think big as she readies new school budget proposal

Ybarra is due to turn her 2019-2020 budget request into the state Sept. 1.

Lawmakers get a first glimpse at a new-look, streamlined funding plan

In the months to come, lawmakers will scrutinize the pros and cons of stripping away numerous K-12 line items — including the $761.6 million career ladder budget for teacher salaries.

Draft day? K-12 funding formula rewrite could start Wednesday

When lawmakers meet at the Statehouse Wednesday, they plan to take the first steps to draft a new formula to carve up $1.8 billion for K-12.

School funding committee kicks off regional meetings

Paid consultants will host a mix of public hearings and invitation-only focus groups where the public will be barred from attending.

Lawmakers face a funding and accountability puzzle

A legislative committee wants to present a new school funding formula to the 2019 Legislature. One question: Can the state link its funding formula to school accountability?