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S10482025 Regular Session

Adds to existing law to establish provisions to ensure freedom of inquiry in higher education.

EDUCATION -- Adds to existing law to establish provisions to ensure freedom of inquiry in higher education.

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STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

Adds to existing law to establish provisions to ensure freedom of inquiry in higher education. was introduced in the 2025 Idaho Legislative Session by . This bill is categorized under general legislation. View the full bill text and voting record on the Idaho Legislature website.

FISCAL NOTE

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There may be long-term cost savings associated with ending the DEI administrative apparatus in taxpayer-funded institutions of higher education, as some positions and programs will end. It could save up to $3.8 Million based on the 51 associated positions previously identified in Idaho’s Higher Education institutions.

SOP revised: 02/21/2025, 9:10 AM

LATEST ACTION

Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs

BILL INFO

Session: 2025
Chamber: senate
Status date: Jan 31, 2025

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DOCUMENTS

Bill Text (PDF) ↗Statement of Purpose (PDF) ↗

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