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HB 712: EDUCATION – Adds to existing law to provide for the Idaho State Seal of Excellence in Civics Program.

Creates the Idaho State Seal of Excellence in Civics Program, a voluntary high school diploma endorsement for students demonstrating high civics proficiency through coursework, assessments, projects, community service, and civic engagement activities.

Status

Effective (July 1, 2026) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced February 16, 2026

Sponsors

  • EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Committees

  • JRA for Printing

Bill history

  • March 24, 2026 — House: Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
  • March 25, 2026 — Senate: Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
  • March 25, 2026 — Senate: Signed by President; returned to House
  • March 25, 2026 — Senate: Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
  • March 25, 2026 — Senate: Delivered to Governor at 4:39 p.m. on March 25, 2026
  • March 26, 2026 — Senate: Reported Signed by Governor on March 26, 2026
  • March 26, 2026 — Senate: Session Law Chapter 158
  • July 1, 2026 — Senate: Effective: 07/01/2026

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