Tag: SB 1198

Idaho Board of Ed approves UI’s Vision 2050
The Board talked university plans, health education at the two-day Pocatello meeting
Dakota Steffen

The Idaho State Board of Education hosted their latest two-day board meeting June 17-18 in Pocatello. Idaho State University hosted the event. On the first day, the board discussed the […]

Faculty Senate supports DEI in new resolutions
Ubuntu Committee recognizes DEI staff contributions
Georgia Swanson

The Faculty Senate passed two notable resolutions related to diversity, equity and inclusion, both calling for the University of Idaho to pursue more actions regarding the elimination of DEI practices […]

Bill banning DEI in university classes approved 
SB 1198 aims to make DEI themes optional rather than mandatory
Paige Wilton

An Idaho anti-DEI bill prohibiting various diversity, equity and inclusion programs in higher education has been signed by Governor Brad Little as of April 4. It was declared an emergency […]

Idaho Legislative Briefing: 4/1-4/4 
In this issue: Education, Housing and Welfare, Immigration and Labor and Employment
Dakota Steffen

I’m bringing you updates from the Idaho Legislature to help you stay informed. Follow along for bill coverage and statuses.  April 4 marked the end of the 2025 Legislative Session. This session featured funding cuts, changes to medical education, DEI bans and even challenges to gay marriage. […]

Idaho Legislative Briefing: 3/25-3/31
In this issue: Education, Free Speech and Media, Immigration, LGBTQ+, Medical
Dakota Steffen

I’m bringing you updates from the Idaho Legislature to help you stay involved. Follow along for bill coverage and statuses. In this issue, we’re covering criminal justice, education, free speech […]