STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS27350 / S1323
Idaho's patrons, educators, and especially children have a reasonable expectation that Idaho's educators are free
from convictions of egregious criminal acts. Current legislation prevents the abusers of children from attaining
employment in Idaho schools but does not prevent perpetrators of adult violence. These revisions will apply to
violations against any person of any age. This legislation would remove the conditions of "against a child" in
a variety of circumstances which include "any of the following felony offenses:"
-Aggravated assault, or assault with intent to commit a serious felony
-Aggravated battery, or battery with intent to commit a serious felony
-Murder, or voluntary manslaughter
-Kidnapping
-Interstate trafficking in prostitution
-Rape
Right now, people convicted of these crimes can be hired to teach our children, if they have not yet committed
such crimes against a child. This bill will also assure a higher level of safety to parents, knowing that the teacher
in a classroom is free from having committed these felonious offenses.
FISCAL NOTE
According to discussions with the State Board of Education, there are no additional costs associated with this
legislation and there will be no impact to the general fund or any other state fund or expenditure. The criminal
background check of teachers is a current practice and no additional funding from the general fund or any other
state fund or expenditure is required.
Contact:
Senator Carl Crabtree
(208) 332-1000
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN INTRODUCED: 02/10/2020, 4:08 PM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 33-1208, 33-512, 33-1209
Engrossment 1: 33-1208, 33-512, 33-1209