Bill > H0067

This bill amends and adds to existing Idaho law to clarify who has the authority to close schools or limit school activities or programs for the purpose of stopping the spread of infectious disease. The key provisions of the bill are: 1. The governor, state board of education, school district boards of trustees, and public charter school boards of directors are the only entities that have the authority to close schools or limit school activities/programs to prevent the spread of contagious or infectious disease. 2. These designated entities are also the only ones that can require measures in schools or during school activities/programs to prevent the spread of infectious disease. 3. A decision by these entities to keep schools open or reopen, or to require or not require infectious disease prevention measures, does not violate any orders issued by the state health department, local health districts, or cities. The bill aims to provide clarity on the specific authorities responsible for making decisions about school closures and pandemic-related restrictions in Idaho schools.

Education, Justice

Education Committee (House)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2021/legislation/H0067/