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The Blog at MSPC
Rethinking teacher compensation
Teacher compensation should move beyond outdated salary schedules and begin rewarding what matters most: results for students.
Jan 83 min read
Judge grants stay in ongoing Montana ESA case
A judicial stay creates an urgent need for convening a special session to cure the appropriation defect.
Jan 62 min read
Education choice setback for Montana families requires legislative action
Montana families seeking flexible education options for students with special needs received disappointing news last week when a District Co
Dec 16, 20253 min read
Parents should act now to be ready for the Parental Choice Tax Credit application
The Idaho Parental Choice Tax Credit is a new refundable tax credit program that allows parents to apply for a tax credit of up to $5,000 for each eligible student, and up to $7,500 for each eligible special needs student, for qualified education expenses.
Dec 2, 20252 min read
MSPC amicus brief filed in support of Idaho's parental choice tax credit
On November 10, 2025, Mountain States Policy Center filed an amicus brief addressing the IEA’s claims with national case law analysis demonstrating that HB 93 is a constitutionally sound program that serves a legitimate public purpose benefiting Idahoans.
Nov 11, 20253 min read
Idaho families: Important dates for the Parental Choice Tax Credit program
This exciting new tax credit was enacted through House Bill 93 to help Idaho families pay for qualified private education expenses.
Oct 29, 20252 min read
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