This bill amends Sections 33-205 and 33-1402 of the Idaho Code, focusing on the denial of school attendance and transfer enrollment applications. In Section 33-205, the bill revises the criteria under which a board of trustees may deny enrollment or attendance to students, including provisions for habitual truancy, disruptive conduct, and possession of weapons. New language specifies that a student's prior convictions or adjudications for certain offenses must be disclosed by a parent or legal guardian, and failure to do so can be grounds for denial of enrollment. Additionally, the bill clarifies the process for expulsion and temporary suspension, ensuring due process rights for students and their guardians.

In Section 33-1402, the bill outlines the enrollment options for students wishing to transfer to different schools, emphasizing non-discrimination based on various factors. It establishes that parents or legal guardians must apply for transfers by a specified deadline and provides guidelines for the acceptance and denial of transfer applications. Notably, the bill introduces new criteria for denying transfer applications based on a student's disciplinary history and convictions for specific offenses. The bill also mandates that receiving schools inform parents of any circumstances that could jeopardize a student's enrollment status. An emergency clause is included, making the act effective on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 33-205, 33-1402
Engrossment 1: 33-205, 33-1402