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ID HJR009
ID HJR009Proposes an amendment to the state constitution to remove language allowing for the Legislature to require school attendance and to add language regarding the right of the people to educate their children without government regulation outside of public schools.
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Introduced
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 9, ARTICLE IX OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, RELATING TO THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN; STATING THE QUES- TION TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE ELECTORATE; DIRECTING THE LEGISLATIVE COUN- CIL TO PREPARE THE STATEMENTS REQUIRED BY LAW; AND DIRECTING THE SECRE- TARY OF STATE TO PUBLISH THE AMENDMENT AND ARGUMENTS AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
AI Summary
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Idaho State Constitution that would remove the Legislature's authority to mandate school attendance for children between the ages of six and eighteen, and instead, would establish a constitutional right for parents to educate their children without government interference outside of the public school system. The resolution outlines the specific question that will be presented to voters in a general election regarding this proposed change and directs state officials to prepare and publish the necessary documentation for the amendment process.
Committee Categories
Education, Government Affairs
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Education Committee (House)
Last Action
Referred to State Affairs (on 02/19/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/HJR009/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/HJR009.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/HJR009SOP.pdf |
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