D’s propose teacher loan forgiveness

House and Senate Democrats, led by new Rep. Sally Toone, D-Gooding, a retired teacher, and Rep. Paulette Jordan, D-Plummer, are proposing legislation to grant student loan forgiveness to rural teachers to help alleviate a “critical” teacher shortage at low-performing rural Idaho schools. Toone, a retired teacher, said, “I am excited as a new legislator and as an educator” to make the proposal. Co-sponsored by every House and Senate Democrat, the proposed bill hasn’t yet been brought to a committee. Toone said she’s hoping the measure will be granted a hearing, so its backers can make their case/ Betsy Russell, Eye on Boise. More here.

DFO: This is a darn good idea. But I wonder if it has a chance in a Republican-controlled Legislature. Thoughts?