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

Idaho's S 1048 would prohibit public higher education institutions from maintaining diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices, officers, or programs. It bans diversity trainings, bias reporting systems, and certain courses tied to DEI concepts, while requiring compliance with existing anti-discrimination laws. The bill directly affects all public colleges and universities in Idaho, mandating they eliminate DEI-related structures and activities by the effective date. Enforcement would be handled by the Attorney General, with limited exemptions for legal compliance (e.g., Title IX). The bill is currently in committee (introduced February 2025) and has not yet become law.