2 Idaho private school choice bills emerge in Legislature

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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.
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 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.
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