State schools Supt. Tom Luna had this statement in response to today's Senate passage of two of this three reform bills: “This is a great day for Idaho and its children. With these two bills, we have reformed the way we pay teachers, and we have reformed the way school districts can operate by returning authority and flexibility to locally elected school boards. Next, we must reform Idaho's classrooms so all students learn in a 21st century classroom and are prepared to succeed in the world that awaits them.”

Luna told Eye on Boise, "I'm very proud of the governor, I'm very proud of our elected officials and their willingness to make some tough choices and reform our system. ... We still have a few steps to go."