Idaho Schools for Equal Educational Opportunity v. State

TROUT, Justice.

This is an appeal of a district court decision granting declaratory judgment against the State of Idaho in an action challenging the adequacy and method of funding public education in Idaho. After conducting a trial in 2000, the district court issued Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law in early 2001 in which it determined the State has failed in its constitutional duty to provide a thorough education for Idaho’s public school students in a safe environment conducive to learning, especially as it pertains to the poorest of school districts. The State appeals the judgment, as…