Idaho Capitol Watch

Senate Education Committee - Feb 16, 2026 - February 16, 2026

Senate Education Committee advanced HJM 11 urging federal IDEA funding and RS 33392 for regional special ed service centers. Heated debate on HJM 11 with C

Senate Education Committee advanced HJM 11 urging federal IDEA funding and RS 33392 for regional special ed service centers. Heated debate on HJM 11 with Christy Zito voting no. Presentations on community schools and Meridian Tech Charter High School highlighted rural support and

Key topics

  • House Joint Memorial 11 - Federal IDEA Funding
  • RS 33392 - Regional Service Centers for Special Education
  • Community Schools and ISBA Presentation
  • Meridian Technical Charter High School Presentation

Session highlights

  • Agenda switched: HJM 11 before RS 33392.
  • Burtenshaw presents HJM 11 on federal IDEA funding shortfall.
  • Ward-Engelking moves HJM 11 to floor with do-pass.
  • Zito opposes HJM 11, votes no on federal mandates.
  • HJM 11 passes; RS 33392 presented for regional service centers.

Bills discussed

Duration: 56m ยท 7 participants

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