Legislature
Senate rejects Echeverria appointment to charter commission
In other business Wednesday evening, State Board of Education member David Hill was reappointed, over objections from conservatives.
Statehouse roundup, 3.28.23: House overrides property tax veto, as showdown escalates
Amidst the end-of-session impasse, a handful of big-ticket education bills are on hold.
Statehouse roundup, 3.27.23: Library pornography bills see new amendments
In other news, the Senate took up a slew of school spending bills — all of which passed.
A nixed March date wouldn’t be the first school election cutback
Here’s what we can learn from history.
Little vetoes property tax overhaul; Senate swiftly passes a rewrite
Monday’s legislative action took place in the Senate. The scene will shift to the House on Tuesday, where lawmakers could take a different tack. House Speaker Mike Moyle said he expects House Republicans to caucus, and then make a run at overriding Little’s veto.
Statehouse roundup, 3.24.23: Two more library bills head to Senate floor, and could be amended
Get caught up on late-session education news — from budgets to dinosaurs.
Statehouse roundup, 3.23.23: House passes higher education budget
Is the end near? With lawmakers hoping to adjourn the 2023 legislative session by the end of the week, several education issues remain on the to-do list.
Senate passes Idaho Launch bills, as incentive plan nears finish line
The program, one of Gov. Brad Little’s top education priorities, would allow high school graduates to receive up to $8,000 to attend community college, pursue a career-technical education certificate or complete workforce training.
Statehouse roundup, 3.22.23: Tuition credit bill stalls, leaving school choice debate on ice
Sponsors pulled the $12 million-a-year pilot bill from the House Education Committee’s agenda. The abrupt move could also bring the Legislature’s protracted debate over school choice to a grinding halt.
Analysis: The Legislature changes the rules on building schools … for better or worse
The tradeoff for schools: Give up one of your four election dates — a crucial one — in exchange for $100 million. And the possibility of more money down the road, but there are no guarantees.