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

Idaho's S 1198 prohibits public colleges and universities from operating "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) offices, officers, or programs, including diversity trainings, bias reporting systems, and courses promoting concepts like critical race theory or gender theory. The law defines DEI broadly to cover nearly all initiatives related to race, gender, or identity, with limited exemptions for Title IX compliance and academic departments. It allows private lawsuits against institutions violating the law and grants the attorney general enforcement authority. The bill, signed by the governor on April 4, 2025, takes effect July 1, 2025, directly affecting all public higher education institutions in Idaho.