The Idaho Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 1412, which would add whistleblower protections to school employees who report sexual abuse. The bill is a response to a series of tort claims filed against the Boise School District, involving former special education assistant Gavin Snow. It also prohibits schools from conducting an internal review or investigation of alleged abuse, abandonment, or neglect of a child in lieu of reporting to law enforcement. The legislation is designed to bring consistency to the process of vetting applicants and hiring staff.