This bill amends various sections of the Idaho Code to establish new provisions regarding the election of members to the State Board of Education, including the introduction of a new section, 34-613A, which outlines the election process for board members. Starting with the 2026 general election, five members will be elected, with three serving two-year terms and two serving four-year terms. The bill also specifies the zones from which candidates will be elected, the qualifications required for candidates, and the nomination process. Additionally, it amends Section 34-626 to allow candidates for the State Board of Education to qualify by filing a nominating petition with a specified number of signatures.

Furthermore, the bill revises provisions related to the salaries of state elective officers, including a new salary for State Board of Education members, and updates limitations on campaign contributions and expenditures. It repeals the existing Section 33-102 and replaces it with a new section that details the membership, election, appointment, and qualifications for the State Board of Education. The bill also includes a severability clause and declares an emergency, making it effective on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 34-626, 59-501, 67-6610A, 33-102