Senate Bill 1098 Summary

• Amends Idaho Code Section 33-1272 to revise the definition of "negotiations" to specify that negotiations must occur publicly by local boards of trustees and local education organizations.

• Establishes new Section 33-1273A requiring all school district negotiations with employee organizations to be conducted in open session and open to public attendance, superseding contrary provisions in Idaho Code Sections 67-2345, 33-402, and 67-2343.

• Requires all documentation exchanged during negotiations, including offers, counteroffers, and meeting minutes, to be subject to public records disclosure laws.

• Mandates school districts post notice of all negotiation sessions on the front page of their website immediately and, if time permits, at regular meeting physical posting locations within 24 hours.

• Declares an emergency effective upon passage and approval.