Signed by Governor Brad Little

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that prohibits flags in public schools that represent a political viewpoint in Idaho.

Highlights:

• Prohibits public elementary school or public secondary school from displaying any flag or banner on school property other than the following flags and banners (Sec. 1):

• The United States flag under section 33-1602, Idaho Code;

• The official flag of the state of Idaho, or any county, municipality, public university or community college, school district, special district, or any other political subdivision or governmental instrumentality of or within the state;

• Official flags of any state in the United States;

• Official flags of recognized foreign nations with which the United States is not engaged in hostile action;

• Official school flags;

• Official flags of any of the military branches and units of the United States;

• Official flags of Indian tribes;

• Flags or banners recognized by the Idaho Department of Education that are awarded for achievements; or

• Flags or banners representing official school mascots and colors.

• Prohibits the display of any banner or flag that represents a political viewpoint which includes a political party, race, sexual orientation, gender, or political ideology (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that prohibits flags in public schools that represent a political viewpoint in Idaho.

Highlights:

• Prohibits public elementary school or public secondary school from displaying any flag or banner on school property other than the following flags and banners (Sec. 1):

• The United States flag under section 33-1602, Idaho Code;

• The official flag of the state of Idaho, or any county, municipality, public university or community college, school district, special district, or any other political subdivision or governmental instrumentality of or within the state;

• Official flags of any state in the United States;

• Official flags of recognized foreign nations with which the United States is not engaged in hostile action;

• Official school flags;

• Official flags of any of the military branches and units of the United States;

• Official flags of Indian tribes;

• Flags or banners recognized by the Idaho Department of Education that are awarded for achievements; or

• Flags or banners representing official school mascots and colors.

• Prohibits the display of any banner or flag that represents a political viewpoint which includes a political party, race, sexual orientation, gender, or political ideology (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text