Idaho Legislature

Legislative roundup, 2.11.21: House passes school closure bills

The bills define and limit who has authority to close schools due to infectious disease.

Legislative roundup, 2.9.21: New higher education fee opt-out bill introduced

Some legislators want college students to be able to opt out of fees they aren’t using.

Legislative roundup, 2.8.21: House Education kills Ybarra’s in-person learning bill

Legislators encouraged Ybarra to improve her bill and bring back a rewritten version.

Legislators launch new effort to repeal limit on crowds and gatherings

A co-sponsor said the resolution is directed at the Idaho High School Activities Association.

Analysis: A new flood of federal money makes a ‘good’ budget year more complicated

Educators are trying to figure out how to spend more than a quarter billion dollars of federal coronavirus stimulus money. The decisions could have long-term implications.

Legislative roundup, 2.3.21: New guns-in-schools bill introduced

Rep. Chad Christensen said the new bill would allow anyone with an enhanced concealed carry permit to carry on school grounds, regardless of whether the school or district allows it.

Legislative roundup, 2.1.21: Republicans question school funding proposals

“The reason that they are suffering is because they’re in the classroom with teachers who don’t want to be there teaching,” Rep. Barbara Ehardt said.

Ybarra calls for 2.5 percent increase in public school funding

Both Supt. Sherri Ybarra and Gov. Brad Little are recommending the state spend more than $2 billion on public schools for the first time in Idaho history.