Idaho Statutes Title 33. Education § 33-1612. Thorough system of public schools

(a) “Blended or hybrid instruction” means instruction through both in-person and virtual instruction.

(b) “In-person instruction” means instruction in the physical presence of an individual employed by an Idaho local education agency.

(c) “Virtual instruction” means synchronous or asynchronous instruction primarily through the use of technology via the internet in a distributed environment.

(a) A safe environment conducive to learning is provided;

(b) Educators are empowered to maintain classroom discipline;

(c) The basic values of honesty, self-discipline, unselfishness, respect for authority, and the central importance of work are emphasized;

(d) The skills necessary to communicate effectively are taught;

(e) A basic curriculum necessary to enable students to enter academic or career technical postsecondary educational programs is provided;

(f) Students acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for meeting challenging academic achievement standards and succeeding in the workforce and in life;

(g) The students are introduced to current technology;

(h) The importance of students acquiring the skills to enable them to be responsible citizens of their homes, schools, and communities is emphasized;

(i) Students have the right to an uninterrupted education that covers all disciplines, including music, the arts, and physical education if such courses are offered by the local education agency;

(j) During a period of state or local emergency, if a school district or public charter school has to change from in-person instruction at a school facility to virtual instruction or blended or hybrid instruction, then, to the greatest extent possible and where safety requirements can be developed by the school district or public charter school, an in-person instruction option will be made available to students; and

(k) Student progress is monitored and measured in all required courses of instruction.