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HB 623: EDUCATION – Adds to existing law to require Idaho public schools to establish policies providing for a daily moment of silence.
Requires Idaho public schools to provide a daily 60-second moment of silence at the beginning of each school day for students to reflect, meditate, pray, or engage in silent activity of choice. Prohibits school personnel from directing the nature of the reflection. Effective July 1, 2026.
Status
Effective (July 1, 2026) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced February 10, 2026
Sponsors
- EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Committees
- JRA for Printing
Bill history
- March 17, 2026 — House: Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
- March 18, 2026 — Senate: Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
- March 18, 2026 — Senate: Signed by President; returned to House
- March 18, 2026 — Senate: Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
- March 18, 2026 — Senate: Delivered to Governor at 4:22 p.m. on March 18, 2026
- March 19, 2026 — Senate: Reported Signed by Governor on March 19, 2026
- March 19, 2026 — Senate: Session Law Chapter 62
- July 1, 2026 — Senate: Effective: 07/01/2026
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