Idaho Legislature passes bill to expand prison sex abuse law
The bill, inspired by InvestigateWest reporting, is awaiting Gov. Brad Little’s signature
Education
Collapsing Roofs, Broken Toilets, Flooded Classrooms: Inside the Worst-Funded Schools in the Nation
Idaho spends less on schools per student than any other state. Kids are sweating, freezing and struggling to learn.
Schools hiring emergency teachers for special education, potentially violating federal law
More than 130 emergency licensed instructors who don’t have to meet federally mandated standards are teaching students with disabilities
WA state lawmakers eye special education reforms to address students being shipped out of state
Legislative proposals follow InvestigateWest’s reporting revealing the treatment of kids with disabilities
Dozens of Oregon school districts likely undercounting homeless students
Homeless students can get assistance from their schools, but unless they’re identified, they get none
Despite last year’s lessons, Northwest schools scramble to find staff
Districts depend on emergency substitutes, some of whom lack teaching experience or even a bachelor’s degree
Lawmakers hope to end Washington’s practice of shipping special-needs students out of state
State senator calls for joint session to address the issue, prompted by InvestigateWest reporting
Why Washington is shipping more disabled students out of state, splitting up families and costing taxpayers millions
Disability advocates accuse state lawmakers of shortchanging special education