Guns, knives, and weapons are generally prohibited on school grounds, as provided by school policies and state and federal laws.
Although children in grades 1-12 are generally not eligible for a concealed carry weapon permit, older students on college campuses may be eligible for a concealed carry permit (CCP) in some states—also known as a concealed handgun license (CHL), license to carry (LTC), concealed carry license (CCL), or concealed carry weapon (CCW).
A student’s right to carry a concealed weapon on school grounds may be governed by state and federal laws, as well as school policies.
In Idaho, the possession of guns, knives, and other weapons on school grounds is generally prohibited by both state statutes and federal law. This applies to all public and private schools from kindergarten through 12th grade. Idaho Code § 18-3302D specifically makes it a misdemeanor to possess a firearm or other deadly or dangerous weapon while on the property of a public or private elementary or secondary school, or in those portions of any building, stadium, or other structure on school grounds which, at the time of the violation, are being used for an activity sponsored by or through a school in this state or while riding school provided transportation. However, Idaho does allow certain individuals with an enhanced concealed carry permit to carry firearms on college campuses, with some restrictions. For example, firearms are generally not allowed in dormitories or residence halls and at events in a public entertainment facility with a seating capacity of more than 1,000 persons. It's important to note that individual colleges and universities may have additional policies regarding the carrying of concealed weapons on their premises. As for federal law, the Gun-Free School Zones Act (GFSZA) prohibits unauthorized individuals from knowingly possessing a firearm in a school zone, with certain exceptions. Students who are of legal age and have obtained the appropriate concealed carry permit may exercise their rights in accordance with state law and institutional policies.