Bill > H0041

This bill aims to regulate flag and banner displays in Idaho public schools by establishing guidelines to maintain a "neutral and inclusive environment." Specifically, the legislation prohibits displaying flags or banners representing political, religious, or ideological viewpoints, including those related to race, gender, sexual orientation, or political ideologies. However, the bill provides several exceptions for official flags, including U.S. national and state flags, military flags, Idaho tribal flags, foreign nation flags (where the U.S. is not in hostile action), achievement flags recognized by the state education department, school mascot flags, and personal student items. The Idaho State Department of Education will oversee enforcement, with schools required to remove unauthorized flags. The bill defines key terms like "banner" and "display" and includes a provision that the law will take effect on July 1, 2025. The legislation's stated purpose is to prevent schools from promoting specific political, religious, or ideological perspectives through flag displays, with the goal of creating a more neutral educational environment for all students.

Education

Education Committee (H)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0041/