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Senate approves bill limiting flags and banners in public schools after extended debate
Summary
House Bill 41, amended in the Senate, passed after floor debate about neutrality, local control and effects on LGBTQ students. The bill restricts display of flags and banners in public schools that represent political, religious, or ideological viewpoints and lists specific exceptions.
Boise — The Idaho Senate on March 5 passed House Bill 41 as amended in the Senate, a measure that restricts which flags and banners may be displayed inside public school facilities. Sponsors said the bill is intended to keep schools neutral and focused on education; opponents warned it could unintentionally target LGBTQ students and overreach into local district authority.
What the bill does: The legislation prohibits flags or banners representing political, religious, or ideological viewpoints from display in classrooms, hallways, or sports fields, while listing…
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