Idaho Legislature introduces 2 private school bills

Private school subsidy tax credit introduced in the Idaho House
Idaho lawmakers have their first look at a bill that would subsidize private school tuition to the tune of $50 million in taxpayer money.
Idaho House, Senate members introduce competing private school choice proposals
The House Revenue and Tax Committee voted Wednesday on party lines to introduce the bill, which allows it to come back for a full hearing.
Idaho Legislature introduces two private school bills
This story was originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org on Jan. 22, 2025. Two new private school choice bills emerged Wednesday — one from the Idaho House and one from the Idaho Senate. The House bill would create a $50 million tax credit covering private school expenses.
Two Idaho private school choice bills emerge in Legislature
Idaho lawmakers debut two bills totaling $70M for private education: House proposes $50M tax credit program while Senate wants to expand existing grants for tuition.
Idaho legislators present new school choice tax bill
A new school choice tax bill was introduced at the statehouse today, sparking debate among legislators.The bill, presented during a tax committe
Competing private school choice proposals clear tax, education committees
BOISE — House and Senate members introduced competing private school choice proposals on Wednesday. In the morning, Rep. Wendy Horman, R-Idaho Falls, presented her school choice tax credit bill, which is similar to one she introduced last session that failed to advance out of the committee.
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