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H 42

EDUCATION – Amends existing law to reduce the number of members of the Idaho School Safety and Security Advisory Board.

68th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)

House Bill 42 reduces Idaho's School Safety Advisory Board from 13 to 6 members, improving efficiency while maintaining diverse stakeholder representation for school safety.

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Bill Summary · H 42

Summary of House Bill 42 (H 42)

Purpose and Intent

House Bill 42 aims to amend existing legislation regarding the Idaho School Safety and Security Advisory Board. The primary intent of this bill is to reduce the size of the advisory board from thirteen members to six. This change is proposed to address ongoing challenges in filling board appointments and achieving a quorum for meetings, thereby enhancing the board's functionality and effectiveness.

Key Provisions

  • Reduction in Membership: The bill amends Section 33-5905 of the Idaho Code to decrease the number of board members from thirteen to six.

  • Composition of the Board: The revised board will consist of:

    • Two members appointed by the governor, including:
    • One parent of a student attending an Idaho public school.
    • One teacher from an Idaho public school.
    • The state superintendent of public instruction or their designee.
    • One representative from the state board of education.
    • One representative from the Idaho state police.
    • One representative from the Idaho chiefs of police association.
    • One representative from the Idaho sheriffs' association.
    • One representative from the Idaho office of emergency management.
    • One representative from the Idaho fire chiefs association.
    • Two legislative representatives (one from the Senate and one from the House).

  • Term Lengths:

    • Gubernatorial appointees will serve three-year terms.
    • Other members will serve two-year terms, with the possibility of remaining in service until reappointed.

  • Meeting Requirements: The advisory board is required to meet at least annually, with the option for more frequent meetings as determined by the chairperson.

  • Emergency Clause: The bill includes an emergency declaration, making it effective immediately upon passage, with a specified effective date of July 1, 2025.

Impact

  • Stakeholder Representation: The bill aims to maintain broad stakeholder representation despite the reduction in board size, ensuring that key perspectives are still included in discussions about school safety and security.
  • Cost Efficiency: The fiscal note indicates that the bill will have no financial impact on the state’s General Fund or any dedicated or federal funds. The reduction in board size is expected to lower costs associated with meeting travel and administration.

Legislative Timeline

  • Introduced: January 23, 2025
  • Committee Actions:
    • Reported out of Committee with a "Do Pass" recommendation on January 29, 2025.
    • Read for the second time on January 30, 2025.
    • Scheduled for third reading on February 3, 2025.
    • Returned to the Education Committee on February 4, 2025.

This summary provides an overview of House Bill 42, highlighting its purpose, key provisions, potential impacts, and legislative timeline. The bill seeks to streamline the Idaho School Safety and Security Advisory Board to enhance its effectiveness in addressing school safety issues.

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

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