The proposed bill introduces the Idaho Education Whistleblower Protection Act by adding a new section, 33-144, to Chapter 1, Title 33 of the Idaho Code. This legislation aims to protect individuals who report misconduct related to student safety, particularly sexual misconduct, from retaliation by educational entities, which include public and private schools and the state department of education. The bill defines key terms such as "educational entity," "protected activity," "retaliation," and "whistleblower," and outlines the actions that constitute protected activities, including reporting misconduct and participating in investigations.

Furthermore, the bill establishes that any adverse employment action taken against a whistleblower within six weeks of their protected activity is presumed to be retaliation unless proven otherwise. Whistleblowers who face retaliation are granted the right to pursue civil action against the educational entity, with the potential for monetary damages and attorney's fees. The provisions of this act will take effect on July 1, 2026, and an emergency clause is included to ensure its immediate implementation.