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  • February 27, 2025 - Gov. Little signs House Bill 93 creating the Parental Choice Tax Credit program

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today on his signature of House Bill 93 creating the Parental Choice Tax Credit program. “With the passage of the $50 million Parental Choice Tax Credit program, Idaho boasts even more abundant schooling options for Idaho students and families. Combined with the continuation of Idaho’s astoundingly successful LAUNCH […]

  • February 26, 2025 - LAUNCH success reflected in astounding postsecondary enrollment leaps

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little highlighted the extraordinary success of LAUNCH in its first year at a proclamation signing ceremony declaring March to be “LAUNCHing Idaho’s Workforce Month.” “The effectiveness of LAUNCH in boosting Idaho’s go-on rate is unmistakable. More importantly, LAUNCH is creating opportunities for many young Idahoans who would not otherwise go […]

  • January 6, 2025 - Governor Little’s KEEPING PROMISES plan keeps Idaho’s success going strong

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little delivered his seventh State of the State and Budget Adress in the Idaho Statehouse today, outlining his key priorities for the 2025 legislative session in his KEEPING PROMISES plan. “The historic presidential election two months ago affirmed one thing – Americans want for our country what Idaho has – […]

  • November 19, 2024 - Empowering Parents grants growing in popularity, largely benefit low-income families

    (Boise, Idaho) – The State of Idaho Empowering Parents educational grant program has received more than 42,500 applications from Idaho families for the 2024-25 award year since opening Oct. 21, the strongest application period to date. “The early response in the Empowering Parents grants this year blew past everyone’s expectations. The Empowering Parents grants fit […]

  • November 12, 2024 - Gov. Little receives Charter School Champion award

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little was honored to accept the Charter School Champion award today from the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, the leading national nonprofit organization committed to advancing the charter school movement. “I am a huge supporter of charter schools because they offer families more options for their children’s education while […]

  • October 31, 2024 - Little, Critchfield unveil new steps to restrict cell phone use in schools

    Boise, Idaho – Recognizing the significant distractions brought about by cell phones in classrooms, Governor Brad Little and Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield rolled out Executive Order 2024-11 today, the “Phone Free Learning Act.” The Governor’s “Phone Free Learning Act” encourages all schools to adopt a comprehensive, district-wide policy restricting cell phones in schools […]

  • October 30, 2024 - David Turnbull appointed to serve on State Board of Education

    Boise, ID – Governor Brad Little announced today he appointed David Turnbull to serve on the State Board of Education. Turnbull fills a vacancy left by Dr. Dave Hill, who stepped down in July after 10 years of service on the State Board. “I appreciate David’s willingness to serve in this capacity. He is keenly […]

  • October 24, 2024 - LAUNCH interest remains strong as second round of workforce training grants opens

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little is celebrating strong student interest in the second round of LAUNCH grants, which opened just weeks ago. Round two of LAUNCH applications opened on Oct. 1, and more than 5,100 students already have started their applications. LAUNCH is Idaho’s trailblazing new approach to ensuring Idaho students stay in Idaho […]

  • July 16, 2024 - Idaho LAUNCH final awards headed to Idaho high school seniors

    Boise, ID – Governor Brad Little announced today that 9,180 Idaho students will receive a final award for Idaho LAUNCH, the state’s expanded grant program that provides new opportunities for graduating high school seniors to pursue in-demand careers. LAUNCH offers graduating high school seniors grants covering 80 percent, up to $8,000, of the cost of […]