Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction

Debbie Critchfield is the Republican incumbent Superintendent of Public Instruction¹. She describes her background as a former substitute teacher and College of Southern Idaho GED instructor, a 10-year Cassia County school board member, and a member of the Idaho State Board of Education before her four years as State Superintendent¹. She says her record includes the highest K-3 reading scores since 2007 and more than 170 new or expanded career technical programs¹.

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  • In the CBS2/FOX9 survey she said she supports parental choice, that the current school choice tax credit law lacks transparency and accountability, and that any paid choice should not come at the expense of public schools. (2026-08) source
  • After the governor signed the private school tax credit, she said public schools remain the schools of choice for most Idaho parents and that Idaho needs to support all parent choices, including public education. (2025-02) source

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