Rating: +1

Bill Summary:

Senate Bill 1092 amends Idaho Code §33-1204 to establish a lifetime instructional or administrative certificate for experienced educators. The certificate is available to individuals with at least 25 years of combined teaching or administrative experience in Idaho public schools, public charter schools, or equivalent positions in other jurisdictions.

The lifetime certificate is issued at no cost to the applicant and does not require continuing education, renewal, or maintenance. However, it remains subject to revocation for misconduct under existing disciplinary procedures. The bill directs the State Board of Education to adopt administrative rules for implementation, subject to legislative review. The legislation includes an emergency clause and takes effect July 1, 2025.

Reason for Rating:

S1092 receives a positive rating because it reduces unnecessary government regulation, honors the professional experience of long-serving educators, and aligns with the Idaho Republican Party Platform’s commitment to limited government and deregulation. By removing the burden of continuous license renewal for proven professionals, the bill recognizes merit and service without compromising accountability. It streamlines bureaucracy while preserving disciplinary safeguards. Because it rewards experience, shrinks state intervention, and imposes no new mandates or costs on taxpayers, S1092 aligns strongly with core conservative principles and earns a positive score.