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Yes: 69 • No: 32
IdahoH 06232026 regular legislative sessionHouseWALLET
EDUCATION – Adds to existing law to require Idaho public schools to establish policies providing for a daily moment of silence.
Sponsored By: EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Signed by Governor
EDUCATION
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Daily silent minute in Idaho public schools
Beginning July 1, 2026, every Idaho public school holds a silent period near the start of each day. It lasts at least 60 seconds, and every student in the room takes part. No other activity happens during this time. Students may quietly reflect, meditate, pray, or do another silent activity that does not distract others. Teachers and staff must keep the room silent and stop any distracting displays. School staff may not tell students what to think during the silence. Schools must tell parents and guardians about the daily silent period and encourage them to guide their child.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
Tammy Nichols
Republican • Senate
Bruce D. Skaug
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/16/2026
House Floor Vote
Yes: 18 • No: 15
House vote • 2/24/2026
House Floor Vote
Yes: 51 • No: 17
Actions Timeline
Reported Signed by Governor on March 19, 2026 Session Law Chapter 62 Effective: 07/01/2026
3/20/2026Delivered to Governor at 4:22 p.m. on March 18, 2026
3/19/2026Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
3/18/2026SenateReturned from Senate Passed; to JRA for Enrolling
3/17/2026HouseRead third time in full – PASSED - 18-15-2
3/16/2026HouseRead second time; filed for Third Reading
3/12/2026HouseReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
3/11/2026HouseReceived from the House passed; filed for first reading
2/25/2026SenateRead Third Time in Full – PASSED - 51-17-2
2/24/2026HouseRead second time; Filed for Third Reading
2/23/2026HouseReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading
2/20/2026HouseReported Printed and Referred to Education
2/11/2026HouseIntroduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
2/10/2026House
Bill Text
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