Legislature

Statehouse roundup, 2.24.23: March school election date may be saved

In other news, a bill banning student IDs as valid voter identification is headed to the Senate floor.

Analysis: The big election day lawmakers don’t want to see

When school districts go to the polls on March 14, more than $1 billion in taxpayer money will be on the line. If some lawmakers get their way, it will be the last election of its kind.

Statehouse roundup, 2.23.23: School bathroom bill heads to Senate floor

In other news, lawmakers balk at a bill to furnish free feminine hygiene products in dispensers in school restrooms.

Statehouse roundup, 2.22.23: Parental rights bill sails to House floor

In other news, House Education introduced another parental rights bill — and a new motto bill.

Statehouse roundup, 2.21.23: Advanced opportunities program could get funding boost

In other news, a nonpartisan group says the cost of a controversial education savings accounts bill could balloon from $45 million to $363 million within one year.

Dyslexia 101: Schools start to incorporate newly required dyslexia training

Parents and educators applaud the effort, but say it’s just a start.

Statehouse roundup, 2.20.23: Sex ed bill heads to Senate floor

In other news, hundreds of education leaders gathered in Boise for a two-day legislative outreach and training event.

Statehouse roundup, 2.17.23: Parental rights bill emerges in the House, awaits committee hearing

And in other Statehouse news, JFAC approved a $1 million supplemental for costs relating to the quadruple homicide at the University of Idaho.

Analysis: A fundamental discussion of what education means to Idahoans

This week’s debate over a controversial school choice bill provided insight into how Idahoans look at their local schools, and education’s role in society.