This bill amends Chapter 1, Title 33 of the Idaho Code by adding a new section, 33-144, which establishes provisions for the collection of aggregated student data regarding immigration status and nationality for students enrolled in Idaho public educational institutions. The intent of the legislation is to enable the legislature to more accurately estimate the costs associated with educating Idaho students and to assess the financial impact of federal immigration policy on the state. The bill defines key terms such as "aggregated data," "immigration status," and "public institution of higher education," and mandates that the Idaho State Board of Education collect this data from all public institutions, charter schools, and school districts.

The collected data will include information on immigration status, nationality, and primary language, and will be subject to existing data protection and privacy requirements. Importantly, the bill stipulates that the data collected shall only be used for analysis purposes and prohibits any discriminatory practices against students based on this information. Additionally, the State Board of Education is required to submit an annual report to the legislature detailing the aggregated data collected. The bill declares an emergency and sets an effective date of July 1, 2026.