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, including provisions for habitual truancy, disruptive conduct, and possession of dangerous weapons. It introduces new language that requires parents or legal guardians to disclose any convictions or adjudications related to specific offenses when seeking enrollment, with failure to do so serving as grounds for denial. 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, mandating that school districts adopt non-discriminatory policies and establish clear procedures for transfer applications. It specifies that parents or legal guardians must apply for transfers by February 1 for the following school year, and it allows for open enrollment applications throughout the year. The bill also includes new provisions that allow districts to deny transfer applications based on a student's disciplinary history or specific offenses, while ensuring that students who have been accepted do not need to reapply for subsequent years unless their transfer is revoked. The act declares an emergency, making it effective on July 1, 2025.

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