MERIDIAN, Idaho — A new lawsuit is reigniting debate over who should — or shouldn’t — have access to taxpayer money to help cover the cost of private school tuition.

Pro-public school petitioners are taking their fight to the Idaho Supreme Court , asking it to block enforcement of House Bill 93 , which is now state law.

They argue it violates the Idaho Constitution’s requirement to maintain a free and uniform public school system.

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HB 93, passed during the 2025 legislative session and signed by Gov. Brad Little, establishes a refundable tax credit for families who send their children to nonpublic scho

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