Public Schools

An effort to curb public school students from attending political rallies during the school day died in committee Wednesday.

A bill that would’ve forced Idaho’s public schools to start each academic year after Labor Day is dead.

About $33 million of federal grants that support teacher training, after school programs and English language learners are in limbo for Idaho’s public school districts.

A bill allowing school districts to hire chaplains is heading to the House floor.

Idaho lawmakers are considering letting public school districts hire chaplains as early as next school year.

Idaho public schools would no longer be able to fly certain flags under legislation introduced Tuesday.

“I would not leave education to be a legislator. I am a legislator because I’m an educator.”

On Friday, legislators announced a new tax credit proposal for students receiving schooling outside of public institutions. Under the proposal, families would receive a refundable tax credit of up to $5,000 to cover costs related to their child’s non-public education.

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has temporarily blocked an Idaho bill banning transgender students from using restrooms, lockers, showers or other school facilities that align with their gender identity.

The Idaho legislature is responding to a policy proposal around LGBTQ+ students in the Caldwell School District with a bill restricting school bathroom use to align with biological sex.