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House debates, then passes bill restricting school discussion of gender identity; lawmakers dispute scope
Summary
House Bill 3-52 drew extended debate on March 7, 2025, with supporters framing it as aligning state policy with federal guidance and opponents arguing it would unduly limit classroom discussion and leave private and religious schools untreated despite public funding measures.
The Idaho House debated House Bill 3-52 on March 7 after the sponsor described the measure as aligning state policy with federal direction and protecting parental authority over instruction on gender and sexual identity in public schools. The chamber ultimately voted to pass the measure and sent it to the Senate.
"What this bill does is absolutely bring us in line with the current administration that we have in DC," the sponsor (the Representative from 2) told colleagues on the floor, framing the proposal around federal funding risks. "The president of The United States has announced that there are 2 genders, male and…
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