‘The best budget we can hope for?’ Higher ed budget reactions – Idaho EdNews

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The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee voted Tuesday to cut $2.1 million from the 2021-22 higher education budget cuts designed to curb social justice programs at the states four-year public institutions.

The budget would earmark $313.1 million of state tax dollars for higher education. Gov. Brad Little requested $315.2 million.

Here are thumbnail reactions to the budget proposal:

Idaho Education News has also requested comment from Idaho State University, which is facing a $500,000 cut, and the Idaho Freedom Foundation, a libertarian-leaning group which has vocally decried social justice and diversity initiatives on state campuses.

Check back for updates.

Senior reporter and blogger Kevin Richert specializes in education politics and education policy. He has more than 30 years of experience in Idaho journalism. He is a frequent guest on KIVI 6 On Your Side; "Idaho Reports" on Idaho Public Television; and "Idaho Matters" on Boise State Public Radio. Follow Kevin on Twitter: @KevinRichert. He can be reached at [emailprotected]

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