Governor Little Signs Mandatory "Moment of Silence" Bill for Idaho Schools

Gov. Brad Little signs public school 'moment of silence' bill into law

Idaho House Bill 623, otherwise known as the “moment of silence” bill, was signed into law by Gov. Brad Little on Thursday. | Envato Elements BOISE (KIVI) — Gov. Brad Little has signed House Bill 623 into law. HB623, otherwise known as the “moment of silence” bill, was signed by the governor on Thursday. It will require public schools to “provide a moment of silence for students for a minimum of 60 seconds, at or near the beginning of each schoo…

Governor Little signs mandatory "moment of silence" bill for Idaho schools

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) — Governor Brad Little has officially signed House Bill 623 into law, mandating that all Idaho public schools begin the instructional day with a 60-second moment of silence. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Bruce Skaug (R-Nampa), specifies that this time is intended for students and staff to "reflect, pray, or meditate." Supporters argue that the pause provides a necessary moment for individuals to ground themselves before …

Idaho bill to make a moment of silence mandatory in public schools signed into law

Idaho's public schools will be required to hold a 60-second moment of silence each day, under a new law signed by Gov. Little.