Governor Little has signed into law House Bill 93, a $50 million school-voucher program that will drain funds from public schools in order to subsidize private-school tuition.

During public hearings, testimony on HB 93 opposed the bill by a factor of 20 to 1.

An outpouring of teachers, trustees, parents, and business leaders spoke out against the bill. 73 superintendents signed a letter in opposition.

We’re hearing that, during the week before the governor's decision, a record-breaking 22,000 Idahoans called the Governor’s office and the vast majority asked for a veto.

But in the face of overwhelming public opposition, lawmakers sided with special interests and enacted HB 93.

We are angry and deeply disappointed by failure of our governor and legislature to stand up for public education—the system that serves 94% of Idaho’s kids.

But this fight is far from over. Watching other states that have adopted voucher programs, we see a clear pattern: Special interests and pro-voucher legislators begin with a relatively small program and then work, in future legislative sessions, to expand it dramatically.

Speaking about Idaho's voucher program a year from now, one advocate for HB 93 proudly declared: “$50 million will become $250 million in the blink of an eye.”

In 2026 and beyond, the people of Idaho will face a choice. Will we go down the path of a universal, unrestrained voucher program that corrodes our public education system, or will we stand up and say enough is enough?

Idaho is at a crossroads, and that’s why we’re launching a statewide accountability campaign. The only way we’ll prevent a $50 million program from becoming a $250 million program is by engaging thousands of Idaho citizens and, together, holding our legislators accountable.

In the coming months, every Idaho lawmaker who voted for House Bill 93 must be pressed by constituents to answer simple questions:

Why did they vote for House Bill 93 in the face of overwhelming public opposition?

Will they commit to keeping the voucher fund capped at $50 million, and to voting NO on any future bill that lifts the cap?

What will they do to address Idaho’s $80 million funding gap in special education?

What will they do to address the $8 billion needed to fix and maintain Idaho’s crumbling school facilities during the next decade?

In the days ahead, we will work with local leaders and volunteers to organize public events where legislators are held accountable and pressed to answer the important questions.

In the days ahead, we will work with local leaders and volunteers to organize events in communities across Idaho. Together, we will hold politicians accountable and educate Idahoans about the harms of HB 93. No matter who you are or where you live, there's a role for you in this work. Will you sign up to help organize in your community?