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IdahoH 05152026 regular legislative sessionHouse

EDUCATION – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding requirements for harassment, intimidation, or bullying information and professional development.

Sponsored By: EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Signed by Governor

EDUCATION

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Annual bullying info for families and staff

Beginning July 1, 2026, every school district and public charter school shares each year clear information about harassment, intimidation, or bullying. The notice goes to all school staff, parents, and students. It must say school staff are allowed and expected to step in or get help. The terms follow Idaho’s legal definition of bullying and related conduct.

Ongoing anti-bullying training for school staff

Beginning July 1, 2026, school districts and public charter schools must give ongoing training to all staff to prevent, spot, and respond to bullying. The Idaho State Board of Education writes rules that say what topics the training must cover. Those rules need legislative approval before they take effect.

Parents must be told after suspensions

Beginning July 1, 2026, when bullying leads to a suspension under Idaho Code 33-205(6), schools must notify the parents or guardians of both the alleged victim and the alleged offender. Notices must follow all federal and state student privacy laws.

Graduated discipline for bullying and threats

Beginning July 1, 2026, schools must use step-by-step consequences for students who bully, threaten, or commit violence. Steps can include counseling, diversion, juvenile specialty courts, restorative practices, on‑site suspension, or expulsion. The Idaho State Board of Education will set guidelines in rule. These rules aim to improve school safety and fairness.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • EDUCATION COMMITTEE

    Affiliation unavailable

Cosponsors

  • Camille Blaylock

    Republican • Senate

  • Chris Mathias

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 103 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/18/2026

Senate Floor Vote

Yes: 35 • No: 0

House vote • 2/4/2026

House Floor Vote

Yes: 68 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Reported Signed by Governor on February 23, 2026 Session Law Chapter 4 Effective: 07/01/2026

    2/25/2026

  2. Delivered to Governor at 2:05 p.m. on February 23, 2026

    2/24/2026

  3. Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor

    2/23/2026Senate

  4. Signed by President; returned to House

    2/20/2026Senate

  5. Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker

    2/20/2026Senate

  6. Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate

    2/19/2026House

  7. Returned from Senate Passed; to JRA for Enrolling

    2/19/2026House

  8. Read third time in full – PASSED - 35-0-0

    2/18/2026Senate

  9. Read second time; filed for Third Reading

    2/12/2026Senate

  10. Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading

    2/11/2026Senate

  11. Introduced, read first time; referred to: Education

    2/5/2026Senate

  12. Received from the House passed; filed for first reading

    2/5/2026Senate

  13. Read Third Time in Full – PASSED - 68-0-2

    2/4/2026House

  14. U.C. to hold place on third reading calendar one legislative day

    2/3/2026House

  15. U.C. to hold place on third reading calendar one legislative day

    2/2/2026House

  16. Read second time; Filed for Third Reading

    1/30/2026House

  17. Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading

    1/29/2026House

  18. Reported Printed and Referred to Education

    1/23/2026House

  19. Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing

    1/22/2026House

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