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⚠ Senate Hearing TODAYMar 20, 2026 · 8:00 AM
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Idaho Legislature Β· 2026 Session Β· Elections / Education
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H 831 β€” No In-Person School Instruction on Election Day

Prohibits certain in-person instruction in schools on election day. Hearing in Senate State Affairs March 20, 8:00 AM. Schools would close or go remote on election day.

Last Action: Mar 20, 2026 β€” Senate State Affairs Hearing 8:00 AM, Room WW55 Sponsor: State Affairs Committee Β· Rep. Britt Raybould Topic: Elections / Education
⏰ Senate State Affairs Hearing β€” March 20, 8:00 AM Β· Room WW55
H 831 has a Senate State Affairs Committee hearing on March 20 at 8:00 AM β€” chaired by Sen. Jim Guthrie. Three election bills are being heard in the same committee session.
What H 831 Does

House Bill 831 prohibits certain in-person instruction in Idaho schools on election day. Schools would need to close in-person instruction or shift to remote/virtual learning on primary and general election days.

Proponents argue school closures increase poll worker availability (teachers and staff) and make it easier for parents to vote. Opponents raise concerns about school day disruption and childcare burdens on working families.

Sponsor: Rep. Britt Raybould (R-Rexburg, District 34A). Passed the House, now in Senate State Affairs.

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