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Senate Education holds Sen. Thain’s virtual-learning bill at chair’s call
Summary
The Senate Education Committee voted to hold Senate Bill 1068 — related to Idaho Home Learning Academy — in the chair’s drawer at the call of the chair after brief testimony from a parent representative and questions about how other pending legislation could affect statewide virtual learning.
The Senate Education Committee voted to hold Senate Bill 1068 in the chair’s drawer at the call of the chair after brief testimony and committee discussion.
Janet Cox, who identified herself as representing parents with Idaho Home Learning Academy, spoke to the committee about the program and its role for students who thrive in that setting. Committee members asked whether other legislation pending before the committee could affect how statewide virtual learning is delivered and funded.
Committee leadership said they recognize the value the program provides and that additional legislation addressing statewide virtual learning is expected to come before the committee. The chair said those stakeholders would be notified and given an opportunity to participate in subsequent discussions.
After discussion, a motion to hold Senate Bill 1068 in the chairman’s drawer at the call of the chair was moved and seconded. With no further discussion, the committee voted aye and the motion carried; no recorded roll-call votes were taken.
The committee chair said staff would follow up with Janet Cox to ensure her contact information was on file.
The action leaves Senate Bill 1068 inactive in committee until the chair returns it for further consideration or until related legislation is scheduled for a combined review.
