ID H0098

Prohibits public officials from using taxpayer funds to promote teachers unions, including deducting union dues from employee pay, distributing union communications, contributing public funds to unions, or providing paid leave for union activities

Allows school districts and teachers unions to negotiate agreements permitting unpaid time off for union activities, use of personal leave for union purposes, and representational activities during work hours if the union reimburses the district for compensation costs within 30 days of invoicing

Establishes civil penalties for violations: up to $250 for standard violations, up to $1,500 for knowing violations, and up to $2,500 for repeat knowing violations, with enforcement by the attorney general or county prosecutor

Removes existing statutory protection allowing teachers to attend state teachers association meetings without making up the time

Declares an emergency with effective date of July 1, 2025, and provides that any negotiation agreement provisions violating these restrictions are null and void