Idaho Legislature
Statehouse showdown escalates; Little accuses legislators of pushing misinformation
House Republicans said Little’s remarks have further complicated the situation.
Legislative roundup, 1.21.21: Charter funding bill surfaces
The House Education Committee will hold a public hearing on the bill Monday.
News roundup, 1.20.21: Inauguration Day
Boise students spoke out for action on climate change and the Statehouse remained peaceful on the morning of Inauguration Day.
Legislative roundup: 1.14.21: Rules debates continue in the Statehouse
Committee members quizzed State Board of Education officials about school funding and the question of using an enrollment calculation to calculate funding, as opposed to an attendance-based formula.
House Education Committee begins enrollment funding rules debate
The committee will resume discussing the enrollment vs. attendance question Thursday.
Legislative roundup, 1.12.21: Committees begin to get organized
The House Education Committee and the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee held their organizational sessions Tuesday morning.
State of the State: Little calls for reversing budget holdbacks
Little calls for restoring career ladder by investing $44.9 million in teacher pay, including salaries for veteran educators.
Five education issues to watch during the 2021 session
The session kicks off Monday, highlighted by Gov. Brad Little’s State of the State address.
State Board takes first look at proposed new academic standards
The Legislature will get the final say on standards in just over a year, during the 2022 session.
Bedke: Session to begin on schedule unless two-thirds vote to change rules
House Speaker Scott Bedke says legislators are bound to follow legislative rules and the Idaho Constitution.