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Idaho Legislature fast-tracks 'critical race theory' bill despite student protests


Idaho Legislature fast-tracks ‘critical race theory’ bill despite student protests
Hayat Norimine, Idaho Statesman
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A student holding a U.S. flag upside down stands atop the steps at the Idaho Capitol Building on Monday, April 26, 2021 in Downtown Boise, Idaho.
BOISE, Idaho With backpacks on and posters in hand, dozens of high school and college students arrived in front of the Idaho Capitol to protest a bill against “critical race theory” that was already set to pass.
Senators on Monday in a 27-8 vote approved the bill, which was crafted to placate legislators who said schools were indoctrinating students and struck down mandated education budget bills. The bill was fast-tracked for a vote on the Senate floor shortly after the public hearing, where speakers overwhelmingly opposed the measure. ....

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Legislature continues slow path to adjournment


The Idaho Senate completed most of its work Thursday and gave itself a long weekend, while House lawmakers popped out two more party-line votes before calling it a day.
The House plans to move a few bills around on its floor calendar this morning and then head home. Both chambers will be back at it Monday, as the third-longest legislative session in state history continues to wind a slow path toward adjournment.
Some details on the day:
The joint budget committee met for the first time in a week and approved three new bills appropriating a combined $81 million in American Rescue Plan pandemic relief funds. ....

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