school funding

Overhauling the way Idaho funds schools could cost $131 million

A State Department analyst told a legislative committee reviewing Idaho’s funding formula that changing it would be “a particularly complex and potentially expensive endeavor.”

K-12 funding: 86 Idaho districts have lost ground since 2006

When school budgets are adjusted for inflation, about three in four districts have lost ground since 2006. See how your district fared.

Tax shift of 2006 adds up to tax increase

A decade ago, lawmakers and then-Gov. Jim Risch promised Idahoans tax relief. Instead, Idahoans paid an additional $21.7 million to support K-12 in 2015-16, according to an Idaho Education News analysis.

DeMordaunt drafts third bill trying to help growing districts

Statehouse roundup, 3.14.16: The latest on expanding Idaho’s career ladder, and tweaking the state’s new high school civics test.

House introduces funding bill for growing school districts

Statehouse roundup, 3.9.16: A Senate committee hears an impassioned case for a school security bill.

This time around, Troy’s supplemental levy passes with ease

When school reopens on Sept. 9, all-day kindergarten should be in session, sports teams will be on the field and some staff jobs could be filled again.

Otter doesn’t commit to special session, praises lawmakers’ education record

Governor declines to say whether he will call special session to address child support bill that was killed during the just-completed 90-day legislative session.

House quickly approves 7.4 percent increase in school funding

Lawmakers — once again — approve $101million increase in school funding without any debate. The seven budget bills now head to Gov. Butch Otter for final consideration.