Idaho’s controversial private school tax credit program is being challenged in court, with a lawsuit announced Sept. 17 in Boise arguing that House Bill 93 is unconstitutional.
According to Idaho Education News, the challenge is brought by the Idaho Education Association; Moscow School District; Mormon Women for Ethical Government; former-Superintendent of Public Instruction Jerry Evans; Rep. Stephanie Mickelsen, R-Idaho Falls; the Committee to Protect and Preserve the Idaho Constitution; and several citizens.
The lawsuit centers on the obligation under Idaho Constitution’s that the state “establish and maintain a general, uniform and thorough system of public free common schools.” Meanwhile, the Idaho Parental Choice Tax Credit, passed by the Legislature in the 2025 session and signed by Gov. Brad Little, allocates $50 million in taxpayer money each year to provide families with students in private or religious schools with support for tuition costs and other expenses…