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IdahoH 06232026 regular legislative sessionHouse

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 moment of silence in Idaho schools

Beginning July 1, 2026, all Idaho public schools in all grades provide a daily silent period of at least 60 seconds at or near the start of the day. Every student takes part by staying silent with no distracting displays, and no other activities happen during this time. Students may quietly reflect, meditate, pray, or do another silent activity that does not disturb others. School staff do not teach or tell students how to use the time. Schools notify parents and guardians about the silent period and encourage them to guide their children.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • EDUCATION COMMITTEE

    Affiliation unavailable

Cosponsors

  • Tammy Nichols

    Republican • Senate

  • Bruce D. Skaug

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 69 • No: 32

Senate vote • 3/16/2026

Senate Floor Vote

Yes: 18 • No: 15

House vote • 2/24/2026

House Floor Vote

Yes: 51 • No: 17

Actions Timeline

  1. Reported Signed by Governor on March 19, 2026 Session Law Chapter 62 Effective: 07/01/2026

    3/20/2026

  2. Delivered to Governor at 4:22 p.m. on March 18, 2026

    3/19/2026

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

    3/18/2026Senate

  4. Signed by President; returned to House

    3/18/2026Senate

  5. Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker

    3/18/2026Senate

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

    3/17/2026House

  7. Returned from Senate Passed; to JRA for Enrolling

    3/17/2026House

  8. Read third time in full – PASSED - 18-15-2

    3/16/2026Senate

  9. Read second time; filed for Third Reading

    3/12/2026Senate

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

    3/11/2026Senate

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

    2/25/2026Senate

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

    2/25/2026Senate

  13. Read Third Time in Full – PASSED - 51-17-2

    2/24/2026House

  14. Read second time; Filed for Third Reading

    2/23/2026House

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

    2/20/2026House

  16. Reported Printed and Referred to Education

    2/11/2026House

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

    2/10/2026House

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