This bill amends Section 33-512 of the Idaho Code to enhance school safety measures and establish new requirements for school districts. Key provisions include the requirement for school districts to develop and maintain a safe environment for students and employees by implementing a system of background checks for individuals with unsupervised contact with students, including checks against the Idaho sex offender central registry. Additionally, each school must create and maintain an emergency operations plan, which must be approved by the school board and coordinated with local emergency response agencies. Staff training on emergency operations is also mandated to ensure preparedness for various situations.

The bill also includes several deletions from the previous law, such as the removal of the requirement for a system that cross-checks contractors against the statewide sex offender registry and the annual meetings with emergency responders to update safety plans. The effective date of the bill is set for July 1, 2025, and it declares an emergency to expedite the implementation of these safety measures in schools.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 33-512