The proposed bill introduces the Idaho Student Safety and Educator Disclosure Act, which aims to enhance student safety by establishing uniform reporting and disclosure requirements for the hiring of school employees. It defines key terms such as "covered individual," "educational entity," and "misconduct," and mandates that educational entities must report allegations of abuse, abandonment, or neglect to law enforcement rather than conducting internal investigations. Additionally, the bill requires educational entities to obtain sworn written statements from applicants regarding any pending or prior investigations or disciplinary actions related to misconduct before hiring.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that educational entities must request information from an applicant's current and past employers regarding any investigations or disciplinary actions over the past ten years. It provides legal protections for employers who disclose such information in good faith and outlines procedures for handling resignations during investigations. The bill also allows private school employees to file claims against their employers for misconduct allegations, aligning with existing legal definitions. An emergency clause is included, making the act effective on July 1, 2026.