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Senate Education Committee advances RS 31903, a self-directed learner proposal that would allow student-designated funds to flow to parents with district sign‑o
Summary
Committee members moved RS 31903 out of committee after a print hearing. The proposal would let funds designated for a student flow to parents under an agreement with the local district; some senators called the change voucher-like and opposed advancing it.
The Senate Education Committee voted to advance RS 31903, a self-directed learner measure, after a print hearing that included debate over whether the proposal resembles a voucher program.
Senator Dave Lent, who represents District 33 (Idaho Falls), outlined the bill concept during the hearing. He said the self-directed learner policy allows parents to work with their local district to create an individual education plan and — under the change described in the draft — permits funds designated for that student to flow to the parents in conjunction with an agreement with the…
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