This bill amends Chapter 3, Title 5 of the Idaho Code by adding a new section, 5-349, which establishes provisions regarding the immunity of Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) teams in schools. The legislation aims to enhance school safety by preventing targeted violence through the implementation of BTAM teams, which consist of multidisciplinary personnel from school districts and public charter schools. These teams are responsible for identifying and assessing students who may pose a risk of violence and implementing intervention strategies. The bill also defines key terms related to BTAM processes, including "imminent risk" and "targeted violence," and mandates that the Idaho school safety and security program provide guidelines and training for these teams.

Importantly, the bill provides legal immunity to BTAM teams and their individual members from liability for damages or injuries resulting from their failure to prevent acts of targeted violence, as long as they acted in good faith and followed the established BTAM model guidelines. The immunity provisions are designed to protect school personnel while ensuring compliance with state and federal laws regarding student rights and privacy. The bill declares an emergency, making it effective on July 1, 2025.