Reported Incidents
For Idaho
Incidents are community-reported or sourced from third parties, and are allegations — not established facts. Incidents describe institutions, never individuals.
Idaho State DEI Training
Alleged statewide incident in Idaho
Idaho State University's Albion Center offers professional development courses for K-12 educators and administrators. These courses cover topics such as white privilege, racial identity development, microaggressions, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. The training aims to help K-12 staff better understand and implement these concepts in their schools.
Idaho Governor Signs Parental Rights
Alleged statewide incident in Idaho
Idaho's governor enacted legislation requiring parental consent for minors' healthcare services. This law addresses ongoing concerns regarding parental rights in medical decisions.
Judge Upholds Transgender Bathroom Law
Alleged statewide incident in Idaho
A federal court upheld a state law concerning bathroom access for transgender students in public schools. This ruling impacts school policies regarding facilities for students. The decision clarifies legal boundaries for educational institutions.
Board Member's Grave Threat
Alleged incident in Boise Independent District · Idaho
A school board member publicly posted highly inflammatory and vulgar remarks on social media directed at the state's governor. These statements, made in response to new legislation, included a threat to defile the governor's grave. The board member also made other controversial political statements regarding gender identity and historical events.
Idaho Parent Group Forms
Alleged statewide incident in Idaho
A parent advocacy group has been established in Idaho to support parental rights. The organization aims to provide resources and information regarding school policies and educational options.
School Policy on Gender Pronouns
Alleged statewide incident in Idaho
A public school in St. Paul has reportedly implemented a new policy. This policy dictates whether certain names and gender pronouns are deemed offensive. The report suggests this reflects a broader cultural shift impacting public education.
Idaho schools hide gender policies
Alleged statewide incident in Idaho
School districts in Idaho implemented policies designed to withhold information about students' gender transitions from their parents. This decision was made following recommendations from the state's school board association.
Idaho Gender Policy Hides Parents
Alleged statewide incident in Idaho
The Idaho School Boards Association has provided guidance to schools regarding student gender transitions. This policy instructs school employees not to disclose a student's transgender status to parents without the student's consent. Disclosure is only permitted if there is a legitimate need to know.
Idaho Schools Hide Gender Identity
Alleged statewide incident in Idaho
Public school districts in Idaho are reportedly being directed to adopt policies that would prevent staff from informing parents about a student's gender transition without the student's permission. This policy directive has sparked debate regarding parental involvement and transparency in school matters.
District Gender Identity Policy
Alleged incident in Salmon River Joint School District · Idaho
A school district implemented a gender identity and sexual orientation policy. The policy, adapted from a state association template, was revised to be vague regarding parental notification. It aims to balance student privacy with family involvement.
District Gender Identity Secrecy
Alleged incident in Challis Joint District · Idaho
A school district implemented a policy mandating staff to keep students' gender identity secret from parents. The policy, originating from the Idaho School Boards Association, also allows students to use facilities matching their asserted gender and requires staff to use preferred pronouns, with non-compliance potentially leading to termination. The district may also offer related training.
Caldwell Gender Policy Parental Secrecy
Alleged incident in Caldwell District · Idaho
The Caldwell School District is drafting a policy on gender identity that could allow students to transition genders at school without parental notification in certain situations. The policy mandates staff to use preferred pronouns and names, with disciplinary action for non-compliance. It also permits students to use facilities aligning with their gender identity.
District hides student gender from
Alleged incident in Jerome Joint District · Idaho
Jerome Joint School District has a policy that allows school staff to withhold information about a student's gender identity from their parents. The policy states that disclosure to parents is only permitted if the student grants permission. This policy also allows students to use preferred names and pronouns without legal changes.
District gender identity policy
Alleged incident in Kimberly District · Idaho
A school district considered a policy allowing transgender students to use preferred facilities and mandating staff to conceal students' gender identity from parents. The policy also includes disciplinary measures, up to termination, for staff who do not comply. This policy was presented during a board meeting.
RISE Charter: Gender Identity Secrecy
Alleged incident at RISE CHARTER SCHOOL · Kimberly District · Idaho
A charter school implemented a policy on gender identity that mandates staff keep a student's gender identity secret from parents. The policy also requires staff to use preferred pronouns and outlines facility use and overnight trip accommodations based on asserted gender identity, with non-compliance potentially leading to termination.
District Hides Student Gender Identity
Alleged statewide incident in Idaho
A school district maintains a policy that requires staff to keep students' gender identity and sexual orientation confidential from parents. Employees face potential termination for disclosing this information. The superintendent discussed modifying the policy's wording with the state school boards association to address public concerns while retaining the original intent.
Teachers trained on gender ideology
Alleged incident in Boise Independent District · Idaho
A school district provided training to its teachers on gender ideology, including concepts like the "Gender Unicorn" and the use of preferred pronouns. The training also directed educators to resources from organizations known for promoting LGBTQ+ issues and gender transition concepts to youth. This instruction occurred across multiple sessions for over 70 teachers.
District rejects secret gender policy
Alleged incident in Payette Joint District · Idaho
The Idaho School Boards Association attempted to influence a district's gender identity policy. They advised the Payette School District to adopt language that would keep students' gender identity secret from their parents. However, the district's board ultimately chose to implement a policy that ensured greater parental involvement.
Teachers forced ideological training
Alleged statewide incident in Idaho
A school district is requiring staff to complete diversity, equity, and inclusion training that includes topics like intersectionality and gender ideology. An equity task force at one high school is also promoting teachers as activists. Some staff members express concerns about the training's one-sided nature.
District Adopts CRT Equity Framework
Alleged incident in Coeur d'Alene District · Idaho
The Coeur d’Alene School District has implemented an equity framework. This framework is demonstrably based on critical race theory, despite the district's denials. It incorporates concepts that aim to make individuals confront their supposed privilege.