Bill > H0141

This bill adds a new section to Idaho law that requires the president of each public higher education institution in Idaho to be solely responsible for Title IX compliance. Title IX is a federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in educational institutions receiving federal funding. The bill mandates that each institution's president must establish narrowly tailored Title IX policies, personally review and approve all Title IX complaint investigations, sanctions, and disciplinary actions, and submit an annual report to the state board of education and legislative services office. This report must include the number of Title IX complaints received, investigation outcomes, copies of institutional policies, details of interim measures taken during investigations, and summaries of corrective actions. While the president can delegate specific tasks related to Title IX, they retain ultimate responsibility and must approve any final decisions. The legislation is intended to ensure direct accountability and implementation of Title IX requirements at the highest leadership level of each institution, with the law set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Education, Government Affairs

Education Committee (H)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0141/