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SCR 108

EDUCATION – States findings of the Legislature and provides for support for the inclusion of PragerU Kids’ supplemental education resources in Idaho public schools.

68th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)

Idaho lawmakers express support for including PragerU Kids resources in public schools, with usage optional for districts and teachers.

Reported Printed; referred to Education
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Bill Summary · SCR 108

Summary — SCR 108 (Idaho, 2025)

Type: Senate Concurrent Resolution
Title: Stating findings of the Legislature and declaring support for the inclusion of PragerU Kids' supplemental education resources in Idaho's public school system.
Primary sponsor: GABBARD (primary)

Purpose / Intent

SCR 108 is a non‑binding concurrent resolution that expresses the Idaho Legislature’s support for allowing and encouraging the use of PragerU Kids’ supplemental educational materials in Idaho public schools. The resolution recognizes the State Department of Education’s approval of a list of PragerU Kids resources and commends the Department for expanding innovative learning opportunities.

Key provisions

  • Declares legislative support for the inclusion of PragerU Kids’ supplemental resources in Idaho public schools.
  • States findings about PragerU: it is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, offers free supplemental K–12 materials (civics, financial literacy, history, entrepreneurship, and age‑appropriate programming), and provides content online for transparency.
  • Affirms materials are optional: teachers and principals may choose to use or reject any or all content; the materials are not mandatory.
  • Notes that the Idaho Department of Education approved a list of over 400 PragerU Kids resources for classroom use.
  • Commends the State Department of Education for incorporating these resources into the public school system.

Who is affected

  • Directly affects: Idaho public school educators, principals, students, and parents by signaling legislative support for use of these supplemental materials.
  • No statutory or regulatory change: because this is a concurrent resolution it does not create new legal requirements or mandate curriculum changes for districts or schools.

Legislative timeline & status (key actions)

  • Feb 10, 2025: Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note filed (prepared by a bill proponent; includes disclaimer).
  • Feb 11, 2025: Reported Printed; referred to Education.
  • Mar 7–11, 2025: Offered and referred to relevant committees (EIG/AEN).
  • Jun 18, 2025: Introduced in Senate; passed Senate (20 YES, 1 ABSENT).
  • Jun 24, 2025: Passed in House by voice vote.
  • Companion/related measures: HCR 210, SR 89.

Fiscal impact

  • Fiscal note attached states no fiscal impact to state general fund or local governments because PragerU Kids resources are provided at no cost. (Note: the fiscal note and statement of purpose were prepared by a proponent and carry a legislative disclaimer.)

Potential implications

  • Symbolic endorsement likely to increase awareness and could encourage more schools or educators to adopt PragerU Kids materials, but it does not compel adoption.
  • Because the resolution emphasizes the optional nature of the materials and their public availability, practical adoption remains at the discretion of local districts, school leaders, and teachers.

Legal effect

  • As a concurrent resolution, SCR 108 expresses the sentiment of the Legislature and commends the State Department of Education; it does not change statute, appropriations, or enforce curricular mandates.

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

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