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H 382

EDUCATION – Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding student immigration status and nationality in Idaho public educational institutions.

68th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)

House Bill 382 requires Idaho public schools to collect and report students' immigration status, aiming to inform policies on education for undocumented immigrants.

Reported Printed and Referred to Education
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Bill Summary · H 382

Summary of House Bill 382 (H 382)

Purpose and Intent

House Bill 382, introduced on March 7, 2025, aims to establish provisions regarding the immigration status and nationality of students enrolled in Idaho public educational institutions. The bill seeks to comply with the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Plyler v. Doe (1982), which prohibits public schools from denying enrollment based on immigration status. The intent is to collect data that will inform public policy related to the education of undocumented immigrants in Idaho.

Key Provisions

The bill introduces a new chapter (Chapter 68) to Title 33 of the Idaho Code, which includes the following key provisions:

  1. Definitions:

    • Accredited Institutions: Includes public and private universities, colleges, community colleges, and public career technical schools in Idaho.
    • Elementary and Secondary Schools: Refers to institutions serving grades K-12.
    • Immigration Status: Categorizes individuals into five groups: citizens, permanent residents, non-immigrants, undocumented immigrants, and refugees/asylees.

  2. Data Collection:

    • All Idaho public educational institutions must record the immigration status and nationality of each enrolled student.
    • Public school districts and accredited institutions are required to publish aggregated demographic data, including immigration status and nationality, annually.

  3. Reporting:

    • The collected data must be reported to the Superintendent of Public Instruction, who will then publish the information on the state Department of Education's website.

  4. Effective Date:

    • The bill declares an emergency and will take effect on July 1, 2025.

Impact

  • Affected Entities: The bill will impact all public educational institutions in Idaho, including elementary and secondary schools, as well as accredited higher education institutions.
  • Data Utilization: The collected data is intended to inform public policy decisions regarding the allocation of public tax dollars for the education of students, particularly those who are undocumented immigrants.

Fiscal Note

The fiscal note accompanying the bill indicates that there will be no increase or decrease in revenue or additional expenditures at the state or local government levels, meaning the legislation has no fiscal impact.

Legislative Status

  • Current Status: The bill has been reported printed and referred to the Education Committee as of March 10, 2025.

This summary provides an overview of House Bill 382, detailing its purpose, key provisions, and potential impacts on Idaho's educational landscape.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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