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Read. Follow. Verify.Idaho establishes social access pass program for home school students to join public school activities
Last action · February 16, 2026: Reported Printed; referred to Education
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What This Bill Proposed
Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, home school students in grades 8 through 12 can voluntarily apply for a social access pass to participate in school-sponsored social activities at one public school in their residency attendance area. Public schools may charge a maximum fee of $25.00 for the pass and cannot impose additional restrictions or limitations beyond those in the statute.
Home school families gain statutory eligibility to access public school dances, arts events, and career fairs for a capped fee, while schools acquire a mandate to accommodate these participants without gaining enrollment funding or regulatory authority over home education.
- Idaho law provides distinct educational frameworks for traditional public schools, public charter schools, and home-based instruction. context
Who It Would Have Affected
Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Home school students
Home school students in grades 8 through 12 gain the option to apply for a pass to participate in school-sponsored social activities at one resident public school.
Public schools
Public schools are authorized to issue passes, charge up to $25, and are required to make reasonable efforts to accommodate participating home school students.
Parents and legal guardians
Parents retain their right to educate children outside the public school system without public school regulation or interference resulting from program participation.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to apply for a social access pass?
How many public schools can a student use the social access pass at?
Can public schools charge extra fees for attending events with this pass?
Does participating in this program enroll the student in the public school system?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in Senate committee.
Procedural history
2 actions- Feb 16, 2026CommitteeReported Printed; referred to Education
- Feb 13, 2026IntroducedIntroduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing
Version history
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Full breakdown
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Sources
legislature.idaho.gov
Analysis Score
0–100- Significance20Lowered because this bill did not pass (its text scored 45)
- Controversy20Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz30Current news / social attention level
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