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House moves civics graduation requirement into statute; bill delayed until 2026–27 school year
Summary
House Bill 397 passed the Idaho House after debate on testing burden, special education and timeline for implementation. Sponsors said the requirement is delayed to give districts time to prepare; opponents raised concerns about testing and accommodation for special education and newcomer students.
The Idaho House passed House Bill 397 on March 17 after floor debate about when and how statewide civics testing should be implemented as a graduation requirement. The clerk recorded the final vote as 64 ayes, 3 nays and 3 absent and excused.
The bill moves current civics testing requirements out of administrative rules and into statute, and it directs the State Department of Education to establish the content and testing…
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