Greg Wilson — Greg Wilson, chief of staff of the State Department of Education, introduced himself during the hearing and asked for the question to be repeated.
Mr. Wilson — Explained that the language was drafted to address public charter schools with unique missions.
Mr. Wilson — Explained that the language was focused on public charter schools.
Mr. Wilson — Said the language was focused on public charter schools and that the principles align with existing content standards.
Mr. Wilson — Explained that the language was one option developed with stakeholders to address a specific concern.
Mr. Wilson — Explained the difference between codifying standards and the bill's approach, and began describing the standards adoption process.
James Woodward — Questioned why charter schools with unique missions can seek exemptions while traditional public schools cannot.
James Woodward — Addressed by Mr. Wilson in response to the question about exemptions.
Christy Zito — Barbara says she is representing Representative Ehart from Idaho Falls, District 33.
Christy Zito — Thanked as one of the bill sponsors.
Christy Zito — Thanked as a bill sponsor.
Christy Zito — Mentioned as a collaborator on Western Civ standards.
Dave Lent — The speaker addresses the chair as 'Mr. Chairman'/'Chairman Hawkins' and then transitions into explaining the first section of the bill, stating that it lays out the bill's sole purpose.
Dave Lent — Referenced as having discussed the many people involved in the legislation.
Dave Lent — During a procedural exchange, the speaker addresses the chair while urging the committee to move the measure forward despite concerns, then requests a roll call vote. The discussion continues with the committee returning to the call of the chair.
Janie Ward-Engelking — The transcript says 'Senator Summer Roth,' which appears to be a transcription error; likely a different senator is meant, but it is unclear.
Janie Ward-Engelking — Spoke against the motion, arguing the carve-out question had not been answered.
Dr. Lair — Dr. Lair discussed the bill’s charter-school waiver language and explained that it was developed with the Department of Education as a middle-ground approach. In response to committee questions, he emphasized that the state has not traditionally regulated private school curriculum or sequencing and that doing so would cross a major boundary beyond current practice.
James Woodward — Thanked the chair and Greg for the explanation and began a follow-up challenge to the charter-school carve-out.
James Woodward — Cited as having given examples of things already covered in current practice.
James Woodward — Referenced as giving examples of existing practices already covered by schools.
James Woodward — Offered a supportive comment and said they were excited about the bill in response to anti-American sentiment concerns.
James Woodward — Praised the bill for raising standards and expressed concern about anti-American sentiment.
James Woodward — Was addressed directly as the next speaker in the exchange.
James Woodward — Raised a concern about the use of “shall” in the bill’s requirements.
James Woodward — Was directly addressed in the response about the bill’s standards.
James Woodward — Moved to send Senate Bill 1336 as amended to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
James Woodward — Was called on as the discussion moved toward addressing the motion.
James Woodward — Said he would not support the motion because the bill expands the civics requirement into secondary English language arts.
James Woodward — Called during the roll call vote and recorded as 'No.'
the Department of Education — Said the legislation aligns with updated U.S. history and U.S. government standards and should be implementable by most districts and charter schools.
public charter schools — Described as potentially having unique missions and needing to make a case to the State Board of Education for exemptions.
Greg — Thanked for providing clarification from the Department of Education.
Idaho Department of Education — Described as approving a carve-out for charter schools based on specific mission.
charter schools — Referenced as receiving a carve-out based on their specific mission.
State Board — Referenced as the body district-based schools cannot appeal to under the current language.
Department of Education — Asked whether it supports a carve-out for charter schools but not other public schools.
Kevin Cook — Was invited to respond to Representative Nelson’s concerns.
Kevin Cook — Called during the roll call vote; likely a transcription error for Vice Chair Handy.
Cindy Carlson — Representative Galavis is referenced in connection with the Youth Challenge School carve-out discussion and then again during the roll call vote, where the member is recorded as part of the final vote count. The mentions appear to be part of the same legislative moment, including a likely transcription variation in one instance.