Bill > H0043

This bill amends Idaho law to strengthen school safety protocols by requiring school districts to implement more comprehensive safety measures. Specifically, the bill mandates that school boards develop a robust system of background checks for individuals who have unsupervised contact with students, including a check of the Idaho sex offender registry. Additionally, each school in the district must create and maintain an emergency operations plan, developed in coordination with local staff and emergency response agencies, and reviewed annually. The bill also requires all school district staff to receive initial and annual emergency operations training that provides instruction on responding to emergencies according to guidelines established by the Idaho School Safety and Security Advisory Board. Notably, the bill includes a provision that makes all records and information related to emergency operations plans exempt from public disclosure, likely to protect sensitive safety information. The changes will go into effect on July 1, 2025, and are designed to enhance student and employee safety by creating more structured and comprehensive safety protocols across school districts in Idaho.

Education

Education Committee (H)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0043/