EDUCATION – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding instruction in sex education and to provide for restrictions on instruction in human sexuality.

Idaho's H 179 requires parental permission for any school instruction addressing "human sexuality," defined broadly to include topics like sexual orientation, gender identity, and sexual behavior. Schools must notify parents two weeks in advance, provide content details, and obtain written permission before such instruction begins; students without permission receive alternative education not covering these topics. The bill creates a $250 statutory penalty for schools that fail to secure permission or provide adequate alternatives, with parents able to sue school boards for violations. This directly affects Idaho public school students, parents, and school districts implementing sex education curriculum.