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HB 179: EDUCATION – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding instruction in sex education and to provide for restrictions on instruction in human sexuality.

Amends Idaho Code sections 33-1609 and 33-1611 to define 'human sexuality' broadly, require parental permission for related school instruction with 2-week notice and material review, provide alternatives for non-participants, and allow parents to sue school boards for violations with $250 statutory damages.

Status

Reported Printed (February 11, 2025) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced February 10, 2025

Sponsors

  • EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Committees

  • JRA for Printing

Bill history

  • February 10, 2025 — House: Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
  • February 11, 2025 — House: Reported Printed and Referred to Education

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