Legislation / Getting Good Things Done

Education

Enacted laws I have authored and/or co-sponsored:

HB1, combining $410 million in ongoing support for Idaho education with a $500 million income tax rebate
Improved healthcare coverage for educators
Funding for full-day optional kindergarten
Career ladder legislation providing teacher raises
Anti-bullying law
Civics education requirement
Funding for trauma training and suicide prevention for parents & school personnel

Other work in education:

Served on Governor’s Task Force on Higher Education, where I successfully advocated for increased scholarship funding for low-income students
Volunteer teacher of classes on the Constitution and Bill of Rights in Boise schools since 2008
Founding member of Boise State University Honors College’s Advisory Board

Recognition for my work in this area:

Idaho Children are Primary’s “Primary Legislator” Award for support of children and families
Rated 100% for support of education by Idaho Business for Education
Idaho Federation of Families’ Outstanding Advocacy Award for Children’s Mental Health
Endorsed by Idaho Education Association
Idaho Women Lawyers’ Public Service Award