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ID H0010
ID H0010Adds to existing law to allow public schools to display only certain flags and banners on school property and to prohibit schools from displaying certain flags and banners.
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Introduced
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
In Committee
01/16/2025
01/16/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/04/2025
04/04/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO EDUCATION; AMENDING CHAPTER 1, TITLE 33, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 33-143, IDAHO CODE, TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS REQUIRING PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO DISPLAY ONLY CERTAIN FLAGS AND BANNERS ON SCHOOL PROPERTY AND PROHIBITING THE DISPLAY OF CERTAIN FLAGS AND BAN- NERS ON SCHOOL PROPERTY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AI Summary
This bill amends Idaho law to strictly regulate flag and banner displays in public elementary and secondary schools. The legislation permits schools to display only specific flags, including the United States flag, state and local government flags, official flags of U.S. states and foreign nations, school flags, military branch flags, Native American tribal flags, achievement award flags, and flags representing school mascots and colors. Critically, the bill prohibits the display of any flags or banners that could be interpreted as representing a political viewpoint, which the law broadly defines to include flags related to political parties, race, sexual orientation, gender, or political ideologies. The law is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and is being implemented with an emergency clause, suggesting urgency in addressing perceived issues with existing flag display practices in Idaho's public schools. By limiting flag displays, the bill aims to create a politically neutral educational environment and prevent the display of flags that might be considered controversial or divisive.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Education Committee (H)
Last Action
U.C. to be returned to Education Committee (on 01/24/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0010/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0010.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0010SOP.pdf |
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