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ID H0067
Bill
Status
3/5/2021
Primary Sponsor
Education Committee
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AI Summary
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Amends Idaho Code Section 33-512 to clarify that school district boards of trustees may close schools under certain circumstances related to contagious or infectious disease.
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Creates new Idaho Code Section 33-212 establishing that only the governor, state board of education, school district trustees, or public charter school boards may close schools or limit school programs to prevent spread of contagious or infectious disease.
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Prohibits other entities, including local health authorities and city officials, from unilaterally closing schools or requiring disease prevention measures in schools.
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Provides that decisions by authorized entities to keep schools open, reopen schools, or decline to require disease prevention measures do not violate orders from health departments, district boards of health, or cities.
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Declares an emergency, making the act effective upon passage and approval.
Legislative Description
Amends and adds to existing law to clarify who has the authority to close schools or limit school activities or programs for the purpose of stopping the spread of infectious disease.
EDUCATION
Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on March 3, 2021 Session Law Chapter 14 Effective: 03/03/2021
3/5/2021