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ID H0041
Bill
Status
3/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Education Committee
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AI Summary
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Prohibits flags and banners representing political, religious, or ideological views—including those related to political parties, race, gender, sexual orientation, or political ideologies—from being displayed in classrooms, hallways, entryways, and sports fields at public schools
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Exempts official flags of the United States, U.S. states, U.S. military, Idaho Indian tribes, and recognized foreign nations not engaged in hostile action with the U.S.
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Also exempts school mascot flags, achievement banners recognized by the Idaho State Department of Education, electronic displays, personal items worn by students (pins, shirts), and displays in school parking lots
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Idaho State Department of Education will oversee enforcement and require schools in violation to remove unauthorized flags or banners
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Takes effect July 1, 2025, under an emergency declaration
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law to allow public schools to display only certain flags and banners on school property and to prohibit schools from displaying certain flags and banners.
EDUCATION
Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on March 19, 2025 Session Law Chapter 99 Effective: 07/01/2025
3/20/2025