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Senate approves bill requiring parental notice and opt-in for certain instruction
Summary
House Bill 2 39, which would require two-week advance notice and written parental consent before pupils receive instruction on defined sexual topics, passed the Senate 29‑6.
The Idaho Senate passed House Bill 2 39 on March 25, 2025, by a 29‑6 margin. The bill requires public schools to notify parents two weeks in advance of any instruction on specified sexual topics and to obtain written parental consent before students participate.
Senator Sarah Nichols, who opened debate on the bill, said the measure "ensures parents remain the primary decision makers regarding their children's education on…
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