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House passes change to parental-rights law that critics say could limit instruction on gender identity
Idaho House of Representatives · February 17, 2026
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House Bill 5 16 passed after extended debate; critics warned the change could leave only a statutory prohibition that would "prohibit classroom instruction on gender identity," potentially affecting instruction connected to ongoing litigation such as Little v. Hecox.
The Idaho House passed House Bill 5 16 after extended debate over changes to the parental-rights and education code. Opponents warned the bill’s revisions could remove allowances for certain classroom…
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