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ID HJR009

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Education Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amending Article IX, Section 9 of the Idaho Constitution to remove the legislature's authority to require children ages six to eighteen to attend public schools unless educated by other means

  • Adds new constitutional language establishing that "the right of the people to educate their children without government regulation outside of the public schools of the state shall not be infringed"

  • Requires the amendment question to be submitted to Idaho voters at the next general election

  • Directs the Legislative Council to prepare required statements and the Secretary of State to publish the proposed amendment and arguments as required by law

Legislative Description

Proposes an amendment to the state constitution to remove language allowing for the Legislature to require school attendance and to add language regarding the right of the people to educate their children without government regulation outside of public schools.

EDUCATION

Last Action

Filed in Office of the Chief Clerk

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/19/2026
Education2/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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