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ID H0794

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Education Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits Idaho public schools, districts, and teachers from granting excused absences for participating in political protests, student walkouts, or working/volunteering for groups known to engage in political protests

  • Absences for these activities must be marked as unexcused and count against the school district's average daily attendance calculations

  • Requires school districts to annually report the total number of unexcused absences related to these political activities to the Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction

  • State Superintendent must submit an annual report to the legislature by January 15 each year, beginning January 2027, with this attendance data

  • Declares an emergency, making the law effective immediately upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding prohibitions on excused absences for certain activities in public schools.

EDUCATION

Last Action

Reported Printed and Referred to Education

3/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Education3/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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