ID H0440

Prohibits Idaho state entities (including cities, counties, school districts, universities, and community colleges) from discriminating against or granting preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in public employment and public education, effective upon passage.

Allows sex-based qualifications in public employment and education if reasonably necessary for normal operations, and does not invalidate existing court orders or consent decrees in effect before the bill's enactment.

Extends non-discrimination protections to procurement by political subdivisions, prohibiting discrimination in public works contracts based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin unless specifically permitted by exception.

Permits federal funding eligibility actions and does not restrict employers from entering into agreements protected by the National Labor Relations Act; provides interested parties standing to challenge violations and awards costs and attorney's fees to prevailing challengers.

Declares all provisions severable and subject to maximum implementation consistent with the United States Constitution if any provision is found invalid.