S.1198

Idaho S1198 prohibits diversity, equity, and inclusion offices and officers at higher education institutions, bans diversity training, and restricts.

Idaho S1198 amends state law to establish provisions ensuring freedom of inquiry in higher education. It prohibits institutions of higher education from establishing, sustaining, or staffing diversity, equity, and inclusion offices or hiring diversity, equity, and inclusion officers. The bill also bans diversity training and restricts bias reporting systems to those investigating illegal activities or speech. Institutions must report annually to the attorney general on compliance. The attorney general can seek civil penalties for violations and file suit for injunctive relief.