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Idaho House passes bill restricting district-paid support for teachers’ union activities after extended debate
Summary
On Feb. 12, 2025, the Idaho House passed House Bill 98, which prohibits school districts from using taxpayer-funded payroll or benefits to support certain teachers’ union activities. The measure passed 40-29 with one member excused after nearly 30 minutes of floor debate that split lawmakers over local control and First Amendment concerns.
The Idaho House of Representatives on Feb. 12, 2025, passed House Bill 98, a measure that bars public school districts from using taxpayer funds to support certain teachers’ union activities, the chamber’s clerk recorded a 40-29 affirmative vote with one member excused from voting.
Supporters said the bill prevents public dollars being used for union political or organizational activities and clarifies that districts should not provide payroll deduction, compensated release time, or district resources for union functions unless exceptions apply. Representative (District 9), the bill sponsor, told colleagues the measure “ensures that no taxpayer dollars is spent on teacher union activities” and noted charter schools would not be affected because they do not have the same union…
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