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ID S1293

Bill

Status

Passed

3/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

Education Committee

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes Chapter 56 in Idaho Code creating parental rights in education, including the right to reasonable academic accommodation from public schools.

  • Defines "reasonable accommodation" as schools making best efforts to enable parents to exercise their rights without substantial impact to staff, resources, safety, supervision, and efficient operations.

  • Requires school districts and public charter school boards to develop policies promoting parent involvement, including plans for parent-teacher cooperation on homework, attendance, and discipline.

  • Requires schools to provide processes allowing parents to learn about course content, review learning materials and their sources, and to withdraw children from activities or programs using materials that conflict with their firmly held beliefs or values.

  • Mandates school districts and public charter schools annually notify parents of their rights as specified in the chapter.

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law to provide for parental rights in education.

EDUCATION

Last Action

Signed by Governor on 03/23/16 Session Law Chapter 143 Effective: 07/01/2016

3/23/2016

Committee Referrals

Education3/8/2016
Education2/11/2016
Judiciary and Rules2/10/2016

Full Bill Text

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