Bill > S1225

This bill establishes new procedures for selecting presidents at Idaho's public universities and revises rules about what records are kept private. Specifically, it mandates that when the Idaho State Board of Education searches for a new university president, they must conduct a thorough public search with regular updates and form a search committee composed of board members, university employees, alumni, foundation members, and community representatives. This committee will protect candidate confidentiality and make recommendations in private sessions, but the name of the final candidate must be released to the public at least ten business days before a hiring decision is made, which must occur in an open meeting. Additionally, the bill amends existing law to state that only the *sole finalist* for a position, rather than the top five finalists, will have their name publicly disclosed, aligning with the new presidential search process. The bill also declares an emergency, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage.

Education, Justice

Education Committee (Senate)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/S1225/