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House education committee introduces RS31867 to limit classroom flags to U.S., Idaho flags
Summary
The Idaho House Education Committee introduced RS31867, proposed by Representative Ted Hill (R‑14), to make the American and Idaho state flags the primary flags allowed in public school classrooms; the committee approved the introduction by voice vote after brief remarks.
The Idaho House Education Committee introduced RS31867, a request statute from Representative Ted Hill (R‑14), that would make the American flag and the Idaho state flag the primary flags allowed inside public school classrooms.
Representative Ted Hill told the committee the measure seeks to restrict classroom flags to those two symbols. "The intent of this bill is to assure that the American flag and the Idaho state flag are the primary flags allowed within the public classroom. Any other flags represent any other political, ideological or religious entity or distraction, fracture our unity," Hill said. He added that rituals such as the Pledge of Allegiance demonstrate a commitment to national unity and that "the American flag is a symbol of strength and unity and that's what I want to embrace."
Representative Hart, who moved the measure's introduction, said he recalls a related incident last year but did not elaborate during the committee meeting. The motion to introduce RS31867 was made by Representative Hart and carried on a voice vote after members were asked to signify by saying "aye." A single spoken "Aye" is recorded in the transcript; no roll-call tally was taken and no formal vote count was provided.
Earlier in the brief session Representative Tanner moved to approve the committee minutes for Jan. 13, 2025. That motion was approved by voice vote; the transcript records the chair calling for "aye" and saying the motion carries.
The transcript records no additional debate, amendments, or formal committee action on RS31867 during this meeting. The measure was introduced for committee consideration; next steps, including committee scheduling or referral, were not specified on the record.
