Citizen Portal
Sign In

Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!

Committee introduces RS 32428 to create apprenticeship pathway for superintendents; sponsor seeks immediate effect

2408597 · February 20, 2025
AI-Generated Content: All content on this page was generated by AI to highlight key points from the meeting. For complete details and context, we recommend watching the full video. so we can fix them.

Summary

Lawmakers voted to introduce RS 32428, a proposal to permit registered-apprenticeship pathways for school superintendents and principals, with a substitute motion to make the measure effective immediately upon passage. Members asked for details about program duration, sponsor responsibilities and overlap with existing programs.

Representative Dale Hawkins introduced RS 32428, a proposal to establish an apprenticeship-style pathway for school superintendents and principals. The committee approved a substitute motion to introduce the RS with language to make it effective immediately upon passage.

Hawkins said the measure aims to “grow Idaho people into these positions,” noting the state currently faces vacancies — he and others referenced roughly 13 open superintendent positions — and that rural districts have difficulty attracting candidates. He said the pathway would allow on-the-job training similar to existing apprenticeship models for teachers…

Already have an account? Log in

Subscribe to keep reading

Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.

  • Unlimited articles
  • AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
  • Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
  • Follow topics and more locations
  • 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
30-day money-back on paid plans