Idaho Capitol Watch

Senate Education Committee - Mar 06, 2025 - 3:00 PM - March 6, 2025

Senate Education Committee approved minutes, debated S1145 on early literacy readiness (heated, passed 7-2), and S1147 on outcomes-based funding (passed 7-

Senate Education Committee approved minutes, debated S1145 on early literacy readiness (heated, passed 7-2), and S1147 on outcomes-based funding (passed 7-2) after proponent and opponent testimonies.

Key topics

  • Senate Bill 1145 Early Literacy
  • Senate Bill 1147 Outcomes Funding
  • Committee Minutes Approval

Session highlights

  • Approval of February 24 minutes.
  • Presentation of S1145 by Sen. Harris.
  • Opponent Lori Ballad on play-based learning.
  • Sam Lair opposes S1145 citing literacy failures.
  • S1145 passes 7-2 (Motion carries).

Duration: 1h 10m ยท 10 participants

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