Janie Ward-Engelking — Seconded the motion to approve docket 0802-0301.
Cindy Carlson — Identified as providing the second to the motion.
Cindy Carlson — Seconded the motion.
Cindy Carlson — Thanked Mr. Wilson and moved to adopt docket 080203-2502.
Greg Wilson — Greg Wilson, the Department of Education’s Chief of Staff, is introduced and then takes over the presentation. He explains the recommended Code of Ethics changes, including the intent to reduce unethical interactions between students and educators, clarifies related language and references, and closes out that docket. He then moves to the next item, describing background and compliance reasons for special education manual updates, explaining the need for a two-year temporary rule process, and requesting that the temporary rule be extended beyond sine die to June 30, 2026.
Carrie Semmelroth — Identified as the senator providing the second.
Christy Zito — Senator Christy Zito first asked for clarification about whether the rule change would make preschool children age three eligible for the program instead of starting at age five, and received confirmation from Mr. Wilson. She then followed up with questions about a $71 million grant tied to compliance with federal guidelines, asking whether there is legislative oversight over the money and whether the state is complying mainly to secure the grant or because it is the right thing to do.
Dave Lent — Dave Lent is addressed respectfully as Mr. Chairman and Mr. Vice Chair during a short exchange, with brief thanks and a request for any further questions or concerns.
Mr. Wilson — Confirmed that the eligibility change is correct and that it complies with the federal special education requirement.
Mr. Wilson — Said he was not familiar with the grant and explained the rule changes are intended to respond to federal requirements.
Mr. Wilson — Explained that the rule change is intended to comply with the OSEP letter and concerns about sections of the special education manual.
Mr. Wilson — Introduced the pending rule for the special education manual and described the development process.
Mr. Wilson — Explained the public comment process and advisory input used to develop the special education manual, and introduced the director of special education for questions.
Mr. Wilson — Deferred the question to the special education director for a precise answer.
Mr. Wilson — Introduced the final docket concerning pending rules for rules governing thoroughness.
Van Burtenshaw — Moved to approve docket 0803-2503.
Van Burtenshaw — Made a motion to approve docket 0802-02-02-202-201.
Van Burtenshaw — Raised a question about whether he gave the correct docket numbers on a prior motion.
Tammy Nichols — Likely the speaker referred to as Senator Summerall; asked about the scope of the manual updates.
Tammy Nichols — Seconded the motion and asked for discussion on the motion.
Jacqueline Hyatt — Jacqueline Hyatt, the State Director of Special Education, explained updates to the special education manual, including specific learning disability changes, dual enrollment corrections required for compliance, and other clarifications such as dispute resolution.
Nick Wagner — Identifies himself as the Administrative Rules Coordinator for the Idaho State Board of Education and says he will present several rules.
Janie Ward-Engelking — Called on by name in the committee discussion.
Janie Ward-Engelking — Requests a motion on the docket.
Kevin Cook — Kevin Cook is repeatedly identified and addressed as the presiding officer of the meeting—first as Chairman/Co-chairman and then as Vice Chair/Mr. Vice Chair—while the committee conducts the rules portion, handles motions, introduces docket items, and discusses rule changes and related procedural questions. The references consistently center on his role managing the meeting proceedings.
Mr. Nicholas Wagner — Invited to come up and guide the committee through the docket.