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Senate Education Committee votes to print school-choice measure RS 31,992
Summary
The Idaho Senate Education Committee on Jan. 16 voted to print RS 31,992, a proposal that would expand state-sponsored school-choice funding; sponsors described accountability and a $50 million new-dollar cap while opponents called it a voucher plan.
The Senate Education Committee voted to print RS 31,992 on a voice vote after a brief presentation by State Senator Dave Lynn and a short member discussion. The motion to print was made by Senator Woodward and seconded by Senator Burton Shaw; the measure was ordered printed for further committee work.
Senator Dave Lynn (R., District 33) framed RS 31,992 as an effort to expand options for students and families while building on existing programs. He described the proposal as adding $50 million in new funding targeted largely at households with adjusted…
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