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Idaho's education overhaul: a summary of three propositions


luna.office.JPGIn this Sept. 7, 2011, file photo, Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna poses for a photo in his office in Boise.
On Tuesday, voters head to the polls in Idaho to weigh in on public schools chiefTom Luna's education overhaul. A "Yes" vote for the three propositions keeps Luna's 2011 "Students Come First" laws in place; a "No" vote repeals them. Here's a brief summary of some of the laws' key provisions. 

Proposition 1: 
  • Phases out teacher tenure for those who haven't earned it