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HB 635: EDUCATION – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding investigations conducted by the Idaho Professional Standards Commission.

Amends Section 33-1209, Idaho Code, to require the Professional Standards Commission to report teacher complaints containing potential criminal behavior to law enforcement authorities. Declares an emergency with effective date of July 1, 2026.

Status

Effective (July 1, 2026) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced February 11, 2026

Sponsors

  • EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Committees

  • JRA for Printing

Bill history

  • March 17, 2026 — House: Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
  • March 17, 2026 — Senate: Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
  • March 17, 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 1:31 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 50
  • July 1, 2026 — Senate: Effective: 07/01/2026

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