Idaho Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 41 into law, which restricts the display of flags and banners representing political viewpoints in public schools. The bill prohibits the display of flags related to political parties, race, sexual orientation, gender, or political ideologies. Only a select few flags, including the U.S. flag, Idaho state flag, and flags of other U.S. states, are allowed to be displayed. The bill also permits the display of official school flags, military flags, flags of recognized foreign nations, tribal flags, and banners representing school mascots or achievements. The Senate passed the bill with a vote of 60 to 10 on March 11, and it will go into effect on July 1, 2025. This legislation aims to prevent the promotion of political viewpoints within the school environment, focusing instead on symbols that promote unity and recognition of official entities. Idaho joins other states in implementing laws that regulate the display of flags and banners in public schools to maintain a neutral educational environment free from political influence.
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