Idaho Schools for Equal Educational Opportunity v. State

This is a school funding case. We conclude that pursuant to Article IX, § 1 of the Idaho Constitution, which requires the Legislature to “establish and maintain a ... thorough system of public, free common schools,” the Legislature must provide a means for school districts to fund facilities that provide a safe environment conducive to learning. Therefore, we vacate the summary judgment dismissing this claim and remand the case to the trial court for further proceedings as directed by this opinion. We uphold the summary judgment dismissing the claims for a declaration that a thorough system…