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ID H0238
ID H0238Adds to existing law to provide for the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools.
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Introduced
02/14/2025
02/14/2025
In Committee
02/17/2025
02/17/2025
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 AD- DITION OF A NEW SECTION 33-143, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISPLAY OF THE TEN COMMANDMENTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EF- FECTIVE DATE.
AI Summary
This bill requires all educational institutions in Idaho that receive public funding to display a durable poster or framed copy of the Ten Commandments in a conspicuous location. The poster must be at least 16 inches wide and 20 inches tall and include the full text of the Ten Commandments in a legible typeface. Educational institutions are required to accept privately donated posters that meet these specifications and must display them if they do not already have their own. If an institution receives more Ten Commandments displays than needed for its classrooms, it may donate the extras to other educational institutions. The bill defines "educational institution" broadly to include schools under the state board of education, the University of Idaho's board of regents, and any other publicly funded school in the state. The law is set to go into effect on July 1, 2025, and is being implemented with an emergency clause, which suggests the legislators view the matter as urgent and important.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (16)
Carl Bjerke (R),
Cindy Carlson (R),
Lucas Cayler (R),
Jeff Cornilles (R),
Dale Hawkins (R),
Clint Hostetler (R),
Josh Kohl (R),
David Leavitt (R),
Kent Marmon (R),
Elaine Price (R),
Cornel Rasor (R),
Jordan Redman (R),
Bruce Skaug (R),
Steve Tanner (R),
Tony Wisniewski (R),
Christy Zito (R),
Other Sponsors (1)
Education Committee (H)
Last Action
Reported Printed and Referred to Education (on 02/17/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0238/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0238.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0238SOP.pdf |
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