The proposed bill amends various sections of the Idaho Code to recognize home school high school diplomas as equivalent to traditional high school diplomas or GEDs for occupational and professional licensure. A new section, 67-9419, is introduced to clarify that individuals aged 21 and older with a home school diploma will be considered to have met the educational requirements for licensure. The bill also includes amendments to existing sections related to professional licenses in fields such as podiatry, mortuary science, and real estate, explicitly stating that graduation from an Idaho home school is a valid qualification. Technical corrections are made for consistency, such as replacing "upon" with "on" and expanding references to accredited high schools to include Idaho home schools.

Additionally, the bill updates qualifications and requirements for various professional licenses, including those for real estate brokers and massage therapists, by specifying the acceptance of Idaho home school graduation as equivalent to a high school diploma. It clarifies the application process and necessary documentation for licensure, ensuring that applicants provide satisfactory proof of their qualifications. Notable deletions include the removal of phrases that limited clarity, and the bill emphasizes the importance of maintaining a clean legal record for applicants. The amendments aim to streamline the licensing process while ensuring that applicants meet the necessary standards for their respective professions, with the bill set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 54-606, 54-1112, 54-1113, 54-1606, 54-2012, 54-2409, 54-2916, 54-2916A, 54-2916B, 54-3108, 54-3109, 54-4009, 54-4307, 54-5406, 54-5802, 54-5810