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ID S1336

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all Idaho public high school graduates to exemplify five "cardinal virtues" (prudence, justice, fortitude, moderation, and patriotism) and understand fundamental principles of republican government, including natural law supremacy and consent of the governed

  • Mandates 2 credits each in American history and American government for grades 9-12, plus a full-year Western civilization course for 8th graders beginning in the 2030-2031 school year

  • Specifies detailed curriculum requirements covering the American Revolution, founding documents, and instruction on how totalitarian ideologies like communism are "antithetical" to American government, including teaching about Soviet and Chinese atrocities

  • Transfers authority over civics test administration from local school districts to the state superintendent of public instruction, with the new testing requirement taking effect in the 2027-2028 school year

  • Establishes new standards for history and civics curricular materials requiring they "inspire patriotism," cultivate "good moral character," and foster appreciation for Western civilization, effective July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Amends and adds to existing law to revise and establish provisions regarding civics education.

EDUCATION

Last Action

Reported Printed; referred to Education

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/25/2026
Judiciary and Rules2/24/2026

Full Bill Text

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