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H 515

EDUCATION – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding requirements for harassment, intimidation, or bullying information and professional development.

68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

Idaho H 515 updates school bullying reporting and staff training requirements, advancing to Senate after overwhelming House passage with implications for student safety protocols statewide.

Reported Signed by Governor on February 23, 2026 Session Law Chapter 4 Effective: 07/01/2026
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Bill Summary · H 515

Legislative bill overview

H 515 revises Idaho's existing laws governing how schools must handle and report harassment, intimidation, and bullying (HIB) incidents, with particular focus on updating information requirements and professional development standards for educators. The bill passed the House with overwhelming support (68-0-2) and is now moving to the Senate for consideration.

Why is this important

Schools are required by law to have protocols for addressing bullying and creating safe learning environments. This bill updates those requirements, which affects how school staff are trained, how incidents are documented and reported, and ultimately how effectively schools can prevent and respond to student harassment. The changes could impact thousands of Idaho students and hundreds of schools' compliance procedures.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of changes unclear: The bill summary doesn't specify what information requirements or professional development standards are actually being revised, making it difficult to assess whether changes strengthen or weaken protections
  • Implementation burden: Updates to staff training and reporting requirements may create administrative costs and compliance challenges for school districts with varying resources
  • Definition and enforcement questions: Any changes to how harassment/bullying is defined or reported could affect which incidents get documented and how seriously they're treated

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

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