The Idaho State Board of Education unanimously passed an amendment last week allowing open alcohol in parking lots near the University of Idaho’s Kibbie Dome. The policy is in effect from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. during home Vandal games.

With this exception, there is still a strict no-open-alcohol policy on the Idaho campus and police will still be enforcing that.

“We want to be able to provide the best fan experience possible,” UI spokesman Jodi Walker said to UI Athletic Communications. “By acknowledging that they like to have a beer before the game, this policy would allow us to address bad behavior and still have a great fan experience.”

Sales and consumption of alcohol were not allowed last year, causing controversy among Vandal fans. The University of Idaho asked the board for permission to sell pre-game alcohol outside the stadium for football game tailgaters.

This was not the first time an Idaho school has made this request. Last year, Boise State University made a similar request to the Idaho State Board of Education, but it was later denied.

Miles away from Idaho’s campus, WSU is still having trouble making progress to allow alcohol sales during football games. The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) continues to look into the potential pros and cons, delaying a decision as they did last year.

WSLCB spokesperson Mikhail Carpenter said last year that “this isn’t unusual,” indicating that the board often takes time when looking at a proposal.

Although it’s up in the air whether Martin Stadium will allow the sale of alcohol, associate director of WSU football Bill Stevens is optimistic.

By not being able to serve alcohol in the stadium, WSU is missing out on a big portion of revenue, President Kirk Schulz said. Allowing the expansion of alcohol sales has the potential to bring in about $1 million in revenue. The additional revenue would most likely be used to cut into the large Athletics deficit.