This bill amends Section 33-1402 of the Idaho Code to revise the provisions regarding school enrollment options. It mandates that each school district implement an enrollment options program, ensuring that policies governing this process prohibit discrimination based on various factors such as residential address, ability, race, and socioeconomic status. The bill establishes a framework for parents or guardians to apply for their children to transfer to another school within or outside their district, with specific deadlines and requirements for application submission and notification. It also outlines the conditions under which transfer applications may be denied and the responsibilities of parents or guardians regarding transportation.

A significant addition to the bill is the insertion of a provision that ensures pupils who transfer to any Idaho public or private school cannot be barred from participating in extracurricular activities solely due to their transfer status. However, it specifies that students who transfer after the start of a sports season may be restricted from immediate participation in that sport unless the transfer is due to a bona fide move. The bill declares an emergency, making it effective on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 33-1402