S.1372

Idaho S1372 adds protections for whistleblowers reporting misconduct in K-12 education.

Idaho S1372 amends existing law to establish the Idaho Education Whistleblower Protection Act. This act aims to safeguard employees, applicants, and school personnel who report sexual misconduct or violations related to student safety. It prohibits educational entities from retaliating against whistleblowers and presumes retaliation if adverse employment actions occur within six weeks of protected activity. Whistleblowers who experience retaliation can bring a civil action for monetary damages and attorney's fees. The act applies to whistleblower activity taken on and after July 1, 2026.