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ID H0352
Bill
Status
4/6/2021
Primary Sponsor
Education Committee
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AI Summary
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Prohibits instructors, teachers, and professors at state-funded public schools from teaching, advocating, or encouraging adoption of nine defined racist or sexist concepts, including claims that one race or sex is inherently superior, that individuals bear responsibility for past actions by members of their race or sex, or that merit-based systems are racist or sexist.
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Prevents public schools from hosting speakers who espouse racist or sexist concepts, requiring students to read or view materials promoting such concepts, or penalizing students who refuse to adopt or express these concepts.
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Applies to school districts, public charter schools, state institutions of higher education, and community colleges receiving state funding.
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Authorizes the State Board of Education to withhold up to 10% of state funds from non-compliant schools after a 60-day compliance period following notice of violation.
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Grants Idaho taxpayers standing to file civil lawsuits against schools or employees for violations, with courts able to enjoin funding and award costs and attorney's fees to prevailing complainants.
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law to prohibit instruction and advocacy in public schools on racist or sexist concepts.
EDUCATION
Last Action
Bill Previously Held at Desk, Referred to Ways & Means
4/13/2021