A bill for an act modifying provisions related to eligibility for payments under the education savings account program, and including effective date provisions.
This bill modifies who can receive Education Savings Account (ESA) voucher payments in Iowa. It appears to restrict eligibility for the voucher program that redirects public education funding to private schools.
A bill for an act relating to state participation in the federal tax credit program for individual contributions to scholarship granting organizations.
This bill would allow Iowa to participate in a federal tax credit program that lets individuals donate to scholarship granting organizations and receive tax credits. These scholarships would help students attend private schools, effectively diverting public resources from public schools through the tax system.
A bill for an act relating to school district funding provisions, including reducing the foundation property tax and repealing the education savings account program, and including effective date and applicability provisions.
This bill repeals Iowa's education savings account (voucher) program that allows public tax dollars to fund private school tuition. It also reduces the foundation property tax rate that school districts levy.
A bill for an act relating to eligibility and participation requirements for certain education programs, preschool programs, and tax provisions, and including retroactive applicability provisions.(FormerlySF 2060.)
This bill modifies eligibility and participation requirements for education programs, including preschool, and related tax provisions. Based on the bill number and topic area, this appears to be legislation expanding private school vouchers and education savings accounts in Iowa.
A bill for an act repealing the education savings account program.
This bill would completely repeal Iowa's education savings account (ESA) program, which allows families to use public tax dollars for private school tuition and expenses. Eliminating the ESA program would return those funds to public school budgets.
A bill for an act providing for the repair of certain equipment associated with farm implements, and providing penalties.
This bill allows farmers to repair their own farm equipment without restrictions from manufacturers, while imposing penalties on companies that prevent such repairs. It aims to empower rural Iowans by reducing reliance on corporate-controlled repair processes.
A bill for an act providing for the repair of a diesel exhaust fluid system that is part of farm equipment, and providing penalties.(FormerlyHSB 684.)
This bill requires the repair of diesel exhaust fluid systems in farm equipment and imposes penalties for non-compliance. It aims to ensure farmers can maintain their machinery without relying on manufacturer restrictions.
A bill for an act relating to the discharge of toxic pollutants associated with coal ash into water sources.
This bill addresses the discharge of toxic pollutants from coal ash into Iowa's water sources. It aims to regulate or prevent contamination of waterways from coal ash disposal and storage.
A bill for an act relating to education funding, including the amounts for the statewide preschool program and eligibility for payments under the education savings account program, and including applicability provisions.
This bill modifies Iowa's education funding, specifically addressing the statewide preschool program and changing eligibility requirements for Education Savings Account (ESA) payments—the voucher program that redirects public funds to private schools. The bill appears to restrict or reform the ESA voucher program while maintaining preschool funding.
A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to charter schools, the Iowa public employees’ retirement system, financing programs for charter schools and nonpublic schools administered by the Iowa finance authority, the statewide voluntary preschool program for four-year-old children, education savings accounts, the school start date, independent accrediting agencies, teacher training and licensure, and making appropriations, and including applicability and retroactive applicability provisions.
This bill expands charter schools in Iowa and modifies the education savings account (voucher) program, while also making changes to teacher licensing, preschool programs, and school financing. It includes provisions that would allow more state education funding to flow to charter and nonpublic schools through various mechanisms.
A bill for an act relating to animal feeding operations by providing for certain air and water quality regulations, including when two or more related confinement feeding operations are deemed to be a single operation, making penalties applicable, and including effective date and applicability provisions.
This bill strengthens air and water quality regulations for large animal feeding operations in Iowa, including treating related operations as a single facility for regulatory purposes and increasing enforcement penalties. It aims to hold industrial agriculture more accountable for environmental impacts on surrounding communities.
A bill for an act relating to water quality standards, including by providing for the regulation of animal feeding operations, providing penalties, and making penalties applicable.
This bill strengthens water quality standards by increasing regulation of animal feeding operations (large-scale livestock facilities) and adding penalties for violations. It aims to reduce agricultural pollution that affects Iowa's water quality through stricter oversight and enforcement.
A bill for an act relating to clean water projects and programs by requiring agencies to publish data regarding progress in meeting certain benchmarks.
This bill requires state agencies to publicly report their progress on meeting clean water goals and benchmarks. It creates accountability by making water quality data and agency performance visible to Iowans.
A bill for an act relating to the education savings account program, including the establishment and requirements of qualified nonpublic schools.
This bill addresses Iowa's Education Savings Account (ESA) voucher program by establishing requirements and standards for private schools that accept public money through vouchers. It appears to add accountability measures for nonpublic schools participating in the voucher system.
A bill for an act relating to clean water monitoring by requiring agencies to publish disaggregated data, including data associated with contributions by nonpoint sources.
This bill requires state agencies to publish detailed, disaggregated data on water quality monitoring, specifically including data about pollution from nonpoint sources like agricultural runoff. It aims to make water contamination information more transparent and accessible to the public by breaking down the sources of pollution.
A bill for an act appropriating moneys to support a water quality monitoring network supervised by the Iowa flood center.
This bill appropriates state funding to support a water quality monitoring network that would be supervised by the Iowa Flood Center. The monitoring network would track water conditions across Iowa to better understand pollution and water quality issues.
A bill for an act relating to consumer rights to repair specified goods, and providing penalties.
This bill would establish consumer rights to repair products they own by requiring manufacturers to provide access to parts, tools, and repair information. It includes penalties for manufacturers who fail to comply with these requirements.
A bill for an act relating to animal feeding operations by providing for certain air and water quality regulations, including when two or more related confinement feeding operations are deemed to be a single operation, making penalties applicable, and including effective date and applicability provisions.
This bill strengthens regulations on large animal feeding operations by treating related operations as a single facility for air and water quality standards, and increases penalties for violations. It aims to hold concentrated animal feeding operations more accountable for environmental impacts on Iowa's air and water.
A bill for an act requiring the department of natural resources to identify specific animal sources of pollutants to a water of the state when determining the water’s inclusion on a list of impaired waters.(FormerlyHSB 657.)
This bill requires the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to identify specific animal sources of pollution when determining which water bodies are impaired. The goal is to improve water quality by targeting the most significant contributors to pollution.
A bill for an act relating to public accessibility to water sample data.
This bill would make water sample data publicly accessible, allowing communities to monitor water quality and hold polluters accountable. By ensuring transparency in water testing, it supports efforts to protect clean water resources and environmental health.
A bill for an act relating to groundwater monitoring in the state, including the establishment of a pilot program, and including effective date provisions.(FormerlyHF 2117.)
This bill establishes a pilot program to enhance groundwater monitoring in Iowa. It aims to improve data collection and protection of water resources through collaboration with state agencies.
A bill for an act permitting school districts to use certain categorical funds generated from pupils participating in the education savings account program for any school general fund purpose.(FormerlyHF 2393.)
This bill allows school districts to use funds from the education savings account program for any general fund purpose, potentially diverting resources from public schools. It expands the use of funds generated by a program that provides private school vouchers.
A bill for an act requiring a water treatment plant to conduct a test of sewage sludge to detect the presence of a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance.
This bill requires water treatment plants to test sewage sludge for PFAS chemicals—toxic "forever chemicals" that don't break down in the environment. The testing would help identify contamination before treated sludge is applied to farmland or disposed of in ways that could pollute water supplies.
A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to private instruction and dual enrollment, and including effective date and applicability provisions.
This bill modifies regulations around private instruction (homeschooling) and dual enrollment programs, potentially expanding pathways for students to access education outside traditional public schools. The specific provisions would affect how private instruction is supervised and how dual enrollment between public schools and private institutions operates.
A bill for an act permitting school districts to use certain categorical funds generated from pupils participating in the education savings account program for any school general fund purpose.
This bill would allow school districts to redirect certain categorical (restricted-use) funds that are generated by students who leave for private school vouchers into the district's general fund for any purpose. It gives public schools more flexibility to use money that's tied to voucher program students.
A bill for an act appropriating moneys to Iowa state university of science and technology for use by the Iowa nutrient research center in supporting the Iowa water quality information systems.
This bill appropriates state funding to Iowa State University's Nutrient Research Center to support the Iowa Water Quality Information Systems. The funding would enhance research and data collection on nutrient pollution affecting Iowa's water resources.
A bill for an act relating to water usage reporting requirements for large water use facilities.
This bill would establish or modify reporting requirements for facilities that use large amounts of water, requiring them to track and report their water consumption to state authorities. The goal is to increase transparency and monitoring of major water users across Iowa.
A bill for an act establishing a classroom supply stipend for certain public school teachers, and making appropriations.
This bill would provide public school teachers with a stipend to help cover the cost of classroom supplies they currently purchase out of their own pockets. It includes a state appropriation to fund these stipends for eligible teachers.
A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the duties and powers of area education agencies, the department of education, and area education agency funding, and including effective date and applicability provisions.
This bill significantly reorganizes Iowa's Area Education Agencies (AEAs), which provide special education services, media resources, and educational support to local school districts. The legislation shifts control and funding mechanisms for AEAs, transferring certain responsibilities to the state Department of Education and changing how these regional support agencies are funded.
A bill for an act appropriating moneys to Iowa state university of science and technology for use by the Iowa nutrient research center in supporting the Iowa water quality information systems.
This bill appropriates money to Iowa State University's Nutrient Research Center to support the Iowa Water Quality Information Systems. It funds research and data collection on water quality issues, particularly related to nutrient pollution in Iowa's waters.
A bill for an act creating the Iowa rural health transformation fund and making appropriations.(FormerlyHSB 619.)
Creates a fund to support rural healthcare initiatives. Allocates resources to improve access to care and address healthcare challenges in rural areas.
A bill for an act establishing procedures for system enhancement of infrastructure, including for development of ratemaking principles permitted for recovery costs of certain investments in infrastructure by water and wastewater utilities.(FormerlyHF 2032.)
This bill establishes procedures to improve water and wastewater infrastructure while allowing utilities to recover investment costs through fair ratemaking practices. It aims to ensure sustainable infrastructure development by balancing utility needs with community affordability.
A bill for an act relating to charter schools and innovation zone schools, including by modifying provisions related to charter school funding and operations, services provided to charter schools by area education agencies, charter school contracts, and charter school student participation in extracurricular activities provided by public schools, striking provisions allowing for the establishment of innovation zone schools, and including applicability provisions.(FormerlySSB 3170.)
This bill modifies how charter schools and innovation zone schools are funded and operated, including changes to services provided by area education agencies and student participation in extracurricular activities. It aims to reshape the relationship between charter schools and public education systems.
A bill for an act relating to clean water projects and programs by requiring agencies to publish data regarding progress in meeting certain benchmarks.
This bill requires state agencies to publicly report progress on clean water benchmarks, increasing transparency in water protection efforts. It aims to ensure accountability in managing water resources and addressing pollution.
A bill for an act relating to entities supported in whole or in part by taxation, including by modifying provisions related to the duties and responsibilities of the directors and officers of school boards, school improvement advisory committees, electronic bidding on public bonds, statewide school infrastructure funding, open enrollment, and the membership and voting units of county and city conference boards, and including applicability provisions.(FormerlyHSB 717.)
This bill revises how school boards and tax-supported entities manage funding and infrastructure projects, including changes to bidding processes for public bonds and school improvement committees. It aims to improve transparency and efficiency in school district operations.
A bill for an act providing for the rural veterinarian loan repayment program, including by allowing a loan repayment recipient to exclude net income attributable to loan payments received under the program.
This bill creates a loan repayment program for rural veterinarians, allowing them to exclude income from loan payments from their taxable earnings. The goal is to incentivize veterinarians to work in rural areas by reducing their financial burden.
A bill for an act modifying the individual income tax credit for emergency medical services personnel, and including retroactive applicability provisions.
This bill modifies the individual income tax credit available to emergency medical services personnel in Iowa. The changes would apply retroactively to previous tax years.
A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the social studies curriculum, core curriculum, graduation requirements, area education agencies, and high school equivalency diplomas, and including transition provisions and effective date and applicability provisions.
This bill makes sweeping changes to Iowa's K-12 education system, including modifications to social studies curriculum requirements, core curriculum standards, graduation requirements, and the structure of Area Education Agencies (AEAs). The AEA changes are particularly significant as these regional agencies provide specialized services to rural schools.
A bill for an act requiring the department of education to develop and administer a pilot program that requires certain specified school districts to establish attendance centers for students requiring special education and students with behavioral issues.
This bill requires the Department of Education to create a pilot program forcing certain school districts to set up separate attendance centers specifically for special education students and students with behavioral issues. It would consolidate these students into dedicated facilities rather than keeping them in their neighborhood schools.
A bill for an act relating to school funding by establishing the state percent of growth and the categorical state percent of growth for the budget year beginning July 1, 2026, modifying provisions relating to property tax replacement payments, transportation equity aid funding, funding for school district budget adjustments, and school district enrollment, establishing an education support personnel salary supplement, making appropriations, and including effective date and applicability provisions. (FormerlySSB 3100.) Effective date: 02/26/2026, 07/01/2026. Applicability date: 07/01/2026.
This bill sets state funding growth rates for schools and adjusts property tax replacement payments. It aims to ensure equitable funding for schools while modifying how property taxes are used for education.
A bill for an act prohibiting school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools from entering into certain specified contracts with public libraries and hosting mobile libraries.(FormerlyHSB 636.)
This bill would prohibit Iowa schools from partnering with public libraries or allowing mobile library services (like bookmobiles) to visit schools. It cuts off a relationship that has helped rural schools stretch limited resources by sharing library services with their communities.
A bill for an act providing for the Iowa individual income tax checkoff for public schools and the public school checkoff fund, making appropriations, and providing for implementation of the checkoff on the return.
This bill creates a voluntary checkoff option on Iowa income tax returns where taxpayers can donate money directly to public schools. The donations would go into a special fund that gets distributed to support public education across the state.
A bill for an act relating to English learners, including by modifying provisions related to open enrollment and the payment of costs incurred in transporting English learners to nonpublic schools, and including applicability provisions.(FormerlyHSB 557.)
This bill changes how school districts handle English learner students in open enrollment and modifies how transportation costs are paid when English learners attend nonpublic schools. It appears to shift financial responsibilities between public school districts and potentially directs public funds toward transporting students to private schools.
A bill for an act relating to school lunch programs provided by school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.
This bill relates to school lunch programs in Iowa's public schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools, and includes state funding appropriations. It addresses how these nutritional programs are administered and funded across different types of schools.
A bill for an act relating to teacher education and licensing, including by modifying provisions related to practitioner preparation programs and licenses issued by the board of educational examiners.(FormerlySSB 3048.)
This bill modifies how Iowa trains and licenses teachers, changing requirements for practitioner preparation programs and the licenses issued by the Board of Educational Examiners. It adjusts the pathways people take to become certified teachers in Iowa schools.
A joint resolution supporting devolution of power from the United States department of education to the states.
This resolution supports transferring power from the U.S. Department of Education back to state governments. It advocates for state control over education policy rather than federal oversight.
A bill for an act relating to charter school requirements, including reporting requirements, governance standards, financial accountability, and oversight by the state board of education.
This bill increases oversight and accountability requirements for charter schools in Iowa, including stricter reporting requirements, governance standards, and financial accountability measures under state board of education supervision. It aims to ensure charter schools meet the same transparency and performance standards as traditional public schools.
A bill for an act relating to the timing of school district bond elections.
This bill changes when school districts can hold elections for bond issues to fund capital projects like building repairs, new facilities, or major equipment purchases. It appears to restrict the timing of when these funding referendums can be placed before voters.
A bill for an act relating to the use of certain liquids, including beneficial use in the context of water allocation and the disposal of liquid waste from distillery operations.(FormerlyHSB 713.)
This bill addresses the management of liquid waste from distillery operations and water allocation practices. It aims to establish guidelines for the responsible use and disposal of certain liquids to protect water resources.
A bill for an act relating to the payment of claims associated with nonpublic school pupil transportation, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(FormerlyHSB 678.)
This bill addresses funding for transportation claims related to nonpublic school students, including appropriations for related expenses. It falls under the education policy category and involves state funding allocations.
A bill for an act relating to education programs and systems, including career and technical education expenditures and definitions, statewide lower division general education framework and common course numbering systems, and the implementation of a statewide corequisite model in Iowa community colleges.(FormerlyHSB 675.)
HF 2610 expands career and technical education funding and standardizes general education course frameworks across Iowa. It also promotes a statewide corequisite model to improve student outcomes in community colleges.
A bill for an act relating to reporting requirements for accredited nonpublic schools and the department of education concerning education savings account funds.
This bill requires accredited nonpublic schools to report on education savings account funds. It could impact how public money is used in private schools, potentially affecting rural school funding.
A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the Iowa school performance profiles published by the department of education, the discipline of students enrolled in school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools who exhibit disorderly conduct in the classroom, and authorizing teachers to request a meeting of a student’s individualized education program team.(FormerlyHF 2122.)
This bill revises how Iowa schools handle student discipline, focusing on modifying performance profiles and addressing disorderly conduct in schools. It aims to create fairer, more consistent disciplinary practices across districts.
A bill for an act relating to local government by modifying property tax credits and rent reimbursements, provisions governing abandoned mobile homes and personal property in rural areas, and tax sales.(FormerlySF 2024.)
This bill revises property tax credits and rent reimbursement programs to address rural property management issues. It also outlines procedures for handling abandoned mobile homes and personal property through tax sales.
A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to charter schools, the Iowa public employees’ retirement system, financing programs for charter schools and nonpublic schools administered by the Iowa finance authority, the statewide voluntary preschool program for the school start date, training and licensure, and making appropriations, and including applicability and retroactive applicability provisions.(FormerlyHSB 735.)
This bill modifies provisions related to charter schools and financing for nonpublic schools, potentially affecting how public funds are allocated. It also addresses changes to the Iowa public employees’ retirement system and preschool programs.
A bill for an act relating to charter schools and innovation zone schools, including by modifying provisions related to charter school funding and operations, services provided to charter schools by area education agencies, charter school contracts, and charter school student participation in extracurricular activities provided by public schools, striking provisions allowing for the establishment of innovation zone schools, and including applicability provisions.(FormerlyHSB 676.)
HF 2699 modifies how charter schools are funded and operated, including changes to services provided by area education agencies and student participation in extracurricular activities. The bill also updates contract requirements for charter schools.
A bill for an act modifying the responsibilities of school district teachers and other educational staff related to students who have individualized education programs or plans under section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act.
This bill modifies the responsibilities of teachers and educational staff who work with students receiving special education services through IEPs (Individualized Education Programs) or Section 504 plans. The specific changes to these responsibilities would need to be examined in the bill text to determine whether it adds requirements, reduces them, or redistributes duties among staff.
A bill for an act relating to career education, including by modifying provisions related to career academies, the collective statewide articulation agreement between community colleges and the state board of regents, the district-to-community college sharing or concurrent enrollment program, and individual career and academic plans.(FormerlySSB 3049.)
This bill modifies Iowa's career education programs, including career academies, agreements between community colleges and universities for transferring credits, and shared enrollment programs that let high school students take community college courses. It also addresses individual career and academic planning for students.
A bill for an act authorizing community-based providers to directly participate in the statewide preschool program for four-year-old children.(FormerlyHSB 604.)
This bill would allow community-based childcare providers (like local daycares and early learning centers) to directly participate in Iowa's state-funded preschool program for four-year-olds, rather than requiring families to go through school districts. It expands which providers can receive state preschool funding.
A bill for an act establishing procedures for system enhancement of infrastructure, including for development of ratemaking principles permitted for recovery costs of certain investments in infrastructure by water and wastewater utilities.(FormerlySSB 3068.)
This bill establishes procedures allowing water and wastewater utilities to recover infrastructure investment costs through ratemaking mechanisms. It creates a framework for utilities to enhance their systems and pass those improvement costs on to customers through adjusted rates.
A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the Iowa statewide assessment of student progress and programs for gifted and talented children, and by requiring school districts to develop an advanced mathematics pathway and implement procedures for subject acceleration and whole-grade acceleration.(FormerlySSB 3042.)
This bill changes how Iowa tests students and requires schools to create advanced math programs and procedures for moving students ahead in specific subjects or entire grade levels. It also modifies programs for gifted and talented students.
A bill for an act requiring boards of directors of school districts, governing boards of charter schools, and authorities in charge of accredited nonpublic schools to adopt policies related to exempting student absences for 4-H club or FFA activities. (FormerlySSB 3041.)
This bill requires school boards to adopt policies that excuse student absences when they participate in 4-H club or FFA activities. It ensures students in public, charter, and nonpublic schools can attend agricultural youth programs without being penalized for missing class.
A bill for an act requiring schools to establish and offer a junior fire fighter program to high school students.
This bill requires Iowa schools to establish and offer a junior firefighter program for high school students. It would create a pathway for students interested in firefighting careers to gain training and experience while still in school.
A bill for an act authorizing the board of educational examiners to issue provisional coaching authorizations.
This bill would allow the Board of Educational Examiners to issue provisional coaching authorizations, making it easier for people to coach school sports without full teaching credentials. It addresses coaching shortages by creating a pathway for community members to coach even if they aren't certified teachers.
A bill for an act providing for family medical leave for grandparents and providing penalties and remedies.
This bill would expand family medical leave rights to allow employees to take time off to care for grandparents who have serious health conditions. It provides the same protections and penalties that currently exist for leave to care for other family members.
A bill for an act requiring the board of educational examiners to establish additional endorsements for instruction related to fine arts, mathematics, and science.(FormerlySSB 3043.)
This bill directs Iowa's Board of Educational Examiners to create new specialized teaching endorsements in fine arts, mathematics, and science. It would allow teachers to get additional credentials showing expertise in these specific subject areas.
A bill for an act establishing an affordable housing task force.
This bill creates a task force to study and make recommendations on affordable housing challenges in Iowa. The task force would examine housing needs, barriers to development, and potential policy solutions to address the affordability crisis.
A bill for an act establishing a partial exemption on property taxes for certain residential properties sold in disaster areas.
This bill creates a partial property tax exemption for residential properties sold in areas that have been declared disaster zones. It would reduce the tax burden on homeowners trying to buy or sell homes after floods, tornadoes, or other disasters hit their communities.
A bill for an act relating to renewal requirements associated with licenses issued by the board of educational examiners to certain specified practitioners.
This bill modifies the continuing education and renewal requirements for educational practitioners licensed by Iowa's Board of Educational Examiners. It adjusts the professional development standards that teachers, administrators, and other school staff must meet to maintain their licenses.
A bill for an act relating to the sale of certain specified buildings or structures by school districts, and including applicability provisions.
This bill changes the rules for how school districts can sell certain buildings or structures they own. It appears to modify existing requirements or procedures that school districts must follow when disposing of property.
A bill for an act relating to the excise tax on certain ethanol blended gasoline purchased exclusively for use in an implement of husbandry used in agricultural production.(FormerlyHSB 561.)
This bill adjusts the excise tax on ethanol-blended gasoline when it's used exclusively in farm equipment like tractors and combines. It provides tax relief for farmers on the fuel they use for agricultural production.
A bill for an act establishing the school resource officer grant program within the department of education, and making appropriations.
This bill creates a grant program through the Iowa Department of Education to fund school resource officers (typically law enforcement in schools). It includes a state appropriation to help schools cover the costs of placing these officers in buildings.
A bill for an act relating to workforce housing project tax incentives issued by the economic development authority, and including effective date provisions.
This bill relates to tax incentives administered by the Iowa Economic Development Authority to encourage the development of workforce housing projects. It likely adjusts the terms, eligibility, or structure of existing tax credit programs designed to increase affordable housing stock for working Iowans.
A bill for an act relating to the authority of combined recreational lake and water quality districts when issuing bonds.
This bill modifies the bonding authority for combined recreational lake and water quality districts in Iowa. It adjusts the financial mechanisms these districts can use to fund lake improvements and water quality projects.
A bill for an act implementing requirements related to the health instruction and health education instruction provided to students enrolled in school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools in grades one through twelve.
This bill establishes new requirements for health instruction and health education curriculum for students in grades 1-12 across Iowa public schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools. The specific content standards and implementation details would be determined by these new requirements.
A bill for an act relating to the use of fluoride-based additives in private and public water supply systems.
This bill would restrict or eliminate the use of fluoride additives in Iowa's public and private water supply systems. It appears to give communities or individuals the ability to opt out of water fluoridation programs.
A bill for an act relating to education, including by establishing the office of the inspector general for school safety and modifying the duties of school districts, and making appropriations and providing penalties.
This bill creates a new Office of Inspector General for School Safety with broad investigative powers over school districts and makes changes to school district duties related to safety and security. It includes appropriations for this new oversight office and establishes penalties for non-compliance.
A bill for an act creating a state corporate income tax deduction for net controlled foreign corporation tested income, and including retroactive applicability provisions.(FormerlySSB 3105.)
This bill creates a new state corporate income tax deduction for income that large corporations earn through their foreign subsidiaries. It applies retroactively, meaning corporations could claim refunds for previous tax years.
A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to when children may enroll in kindergarten; when students enrolled in kindergarten in school districts, charter schools, or innovation zone schools may be promoted to first grade; and the responsibilities of school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools related to the discipline of students who cause violent or nonviolent disruptions.
This bill changes the rules for when children can enroll in kindergarten and when kindergarten students can be promoted to first grade. It appears to modify age-based enrollment requirements and promotion standards for school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools.
A bill for an act relating to matters under the purview of the economic development authority, the utilities commission, and the department of education, including creation of the headquarters expansion and development for growth and employment program, and the business incentives for growth program training fund; repeal of the new jobs tax credit program; the major economic growth attraction program; load forecasting and analysis of electric transmission system expansion plans; creation of the electric transmission system expansion planning and analysis and load forecasting fund; the industrial new jobs training program; and including effective date provisions.(FormerlySSB 3103.)
This bill creates new economic development programs administered by the state, including a headquarters expansion program and business growth incentives that likely involve tax breaks or credits for companies. The bill involves coordination between the Economic Development Authority, Utilities Commission, and Department of Education on these business incentive programs.
A bill for an act establishing the school health-related emergency response plan competitive grant program within the department of education, making appropriations, and including applicability provisions.(FormerlySF 2092.)
This bill creates a grant program to help schools develop health emergency response plans. Funds are allocated to support schools in preparing for health crises, enhancing safety and preparedness.
A bill for an act relating to bond election requirements applicable to school districts.
This bill changes the rules for school districts holding bond elections, which are used to fund school construction and maintenance. The exact impact depends on the specifics of the requirements.
A bill for an act relating to education programs and systems, including career and technical education expenditures and definitions, statewide lower division general education framework and common course numbering systems, and the implementation of a statewide corequisite model in Iowa community colleges.(FormerlySSB 3163.)
This bill updates career and technical education funding, standardizes course numbering across Iowa colleges, and implements a corequisite model to improve student outcomes. It aims to modernize education frameworks and align community college programs with workforce needs.
A bill for an act repealing certain programs and other matters relating to higher education.(FormerlyHSB 607.)
This bill repeals certain higher education programs, potentially affecting funding and policies related to public and private institutions. The exact impact depends on the specific programs targeted.
A bill for an act relating to computer science and artificial intelligence education, including high school curricula and graduation requirements, and practitioner preparation programs, and including applicability provisions.(FormerlyHSB 610.)
This bill integrates computer science and artificial intelligence into high school curricula and establishes graduation requirements for these subjects. It also includes programs to prepare educators and practitioners in these fields.
A bill for an act requiring the director of the department of education to prepare, publish, and submit to the general assembly annual reports related to reading proficiency, mathematics proficiency, and area education agencies.(FormerlyHSB 599.)
This bill requires the Iowa Department of Education to publish annual reports on student reading and math proficiency, as well as the performance of area education agencies. The goal is to provide transparency and data to help improve educational outcomes.
A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to career academies, the collective statewide articulation agreement between community colleges and the state board of regents, the district-to-community college sharing or concurrent enrollment program, and individual career and academic plans, and by requiring the state board of regents to submit a report related to establishing a performance-based funding model for the institutions of higher education governed by the state board of regents. (FormerlyHSB 572.)
HF 2547 updates career education programs and agreements between community colleges and universities to improve student pathways. It aims to strengthen workforce training and ensure better alignment between education and job market needs.
A bill for an act relating to the employment of temporary licensed mental health counselors by school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools.
This bill allows school districts and accredited schools to hire temporary licensed mental health counselors to support student well-being. It aims to expand access to mental health services in schools without requiring long-term commitments.
A bill for an act relating to property taxes and local government funding by modifying the methodology for determining actual value of property, certain levy rates, bonding procedures, assessment protests, and assessment limitations of certain classes of property, and including retroactive applicability provisions.
HF 2577 revises how property values are assessed to influence local government funding and tax rates. It also adjusts bonding procedures and limits on certain property classes.
A bill for an act relating to the statewide preschool program by modifying provisions relating to eligibility, funding, and compulsory attendance and including applicability provisions.(FormerlyHF 2092.)
HF 2493 updates eligibility and funding rules for Iowa’s preschool program to expand access and ensure equitable resource distribution. It also revises compulsory attendance policies to better support young learners and their families.
A bill for an act relating to investment requirements for data center businesses that claim certain sales tax exemptions and sales and use tax refunds.(FormerlyHSB 727.)
This bill requires data center companies claiming sales tax exemptions to meet specific investment criteria. It aims to ensure these businesses contribute to infrastructure and economic development in exchange for tax benefits.
A bill for an act relating to radon mitigation requirements and tax credits, including retroactive applicability provisions, and making appropriations.
This bill requires radon mitigation in homes and offers tax credits for compliance, with retroactive applicability. It aims to reduce radon exposure while providing financial incentives for homeowners.
A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to summative testing in schools and the educational program provided to students enrolled in kindergarten through grade twelve.(FormerlyHSB 746.)
This bill revises summative testing requirements and updates educational programs for K-12 students. It aims to adjust how schools assess student performance and deliver instruction.
A bill for an act relating to water and energy use for data centers, including reporting and tariff requirements, and including effective date provisions.(FormerlyHF 2447.)
This bill requires data centers to report their water and energy usage and establish tariffs to manage resource consumption. It aims to ensure sustainable practices in industries with high water demands.
A bill for an act relating to the division of revenue of school district foundation property taxes for urban renewal projects, authorizing voluntary payments by school districts, and including applicability provisions.(FormerlySSB 3138.)
This bill allows school districts to voluntarily contribute to urban renewal projects through property taxes, potentially redirecting funds from education to city development. It gives districts the option to participate, but raises concerns about diverting resources from schools to urban projects.
A bill for an act relating to health-related matters, including health-related professions, nutrition, medication, and education, and including applicability provisions. (FormerlyHSB 694.)
This bill addresses health-related professions, nutrition, and education policies. It aims to improve healthcare and education standards through new regulations and training initiatives.
A bill for an act relating to state finances by modifying the taxes imposed on health maintenance organizations, making transfers from the taxpayer relief fund, making and supplementing appropriations to the department of health and human services, and including effective date, contingent effective date, and retroactive applicability provisions.(FormerlySSB 3182.)
This bill modifies taxes on health maintenance organizations and transfers funds to the Department of Health and Human Services, potentially impacting rural healthcare resources. It includes provisions for state financial adjustments and contingent effective dates.
A bill for an act relating to play-based learning in preschool, prekindergarten, and kindergarten.(FormerlyHF 460.)
This bill promotes play-based learning in preschool and early kindergarten programs, emphasizing interactive and developmentally appropriate education methods. It aims to improve early childhood outcomes by integrating play as a core component of learning.
A bill for an act relating to city emergency medical services property tax levies.
This bill allows cities to levy property taxes specifically for funding emergency medical services. It aims to provide stable financial support for EMS operations.
A bill for an act authorizing school districts to enter into agreements with cities and counties for the purpose of jointly procuring a group health insurance plan, nonprofit group hospital service plan, nonprofit group medical service plan, or group life insurance plan.
This bill allows school districts to partner with cities and counties to jointly purchase group health insurance plans, potentially reducing costs through shared bargaining power. It aims to help schools and local governments save money on health benefits by negotiating collectively.
A bill for an act establishing an affordable housing task force.(FormerlyHF 2312.)
This bill creates a task force to address affordable housing challenges in Iowa. The group would study barriers to housing access and recommend solutions to expand availability.
A bill for an act establishing a water and wastewater operator apprenticeship and work release pilot program for inmates, and making appropriations.(FormerlyHF 2129.)
This bill creates a pilot program to train inmates in water and wastewater operations and allows them to work in these fields post-release. It aims to address workforce shortages in water infrastructure while providing vocational training.
A bill for an act concerning restrictions on certain activities relating to diversity, equity, inclusion, and critical race theory by state entities and public institutions of higher education.(FormerlyHSB 542.)
This bill limits diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and critical race theory teachings in Iowa’s public institutions and state agencies. It aims to restrict how these topics are addressed in education and government operations.
A bill for an act establishing the data security program within the department of education, and making appropriations.
This bill creates a data security program within the Iowa Department of Education to protect student information and allocates funding for its implementation. It aims to improve cybersecurity measures and ensure compliance with data privacy standards.
A bill for an act relating to school district general fund flexibility accounts by expanding eligible uses to include costs to expand preschool programs.
This bill allows school districts to use general fund flexibility accounts for expanding preschool programs. It aims to increase access to early childhood education by broadening how funds can be allocated.
A joint resolution supporting devolution of power from the United States department of education to the states.(FormerlySJR 2008.)
This bill supports transferring authority from the federal Department of Education to state governments, allowing states greater autonomy in shaping education policies. It aims to reduce federal oversight and empower local decision-making in education.
A bill for an act establishing a seal of civics excellence program administered by the department of education to recognize student excellence in civics.(FormerlySSB 3073.)
This bill creates a program to award a "seal of civics excellence" to schools and students demonstrating outstanding civic knowledge and engagement. The Department of Education will administer the initiative to promote civic education across Iowa.
A bill for an act creating tax deductions against the individual income tax for veterinarians by providing a deduction for income resulting from rural veterinarian loan repayments and by allowing a deduction for the amount of interest paid on student loans for attendance at a veterinary school, and including retroactive applicability provisions.
This bill creates tax deductions for rural veterinarians to offset income from loan repayments and student loan interest, aiming to retain veterinary professionals in rural areas. It reduces financial burdens on rural vets, encouraging them to stay in communities where their services are critical.
A bill for an act relating to the taxation of religious institutions and societies.
This bill proposes changes to how religious institutions and societies are taxed in Iowa. It aims to address perceived inequities in tax treatment between religious and non-religious organizations.
A bill for an act relating to education reporting, including the sharing of unit-level wage data for secondary and postsecondary program evaluation, the establishment of the condition of education report, consolidating certain required reports, modifying responsibilities for the future ready Iowa last-dollar scholarship report, modifying Iowa workforce development data-sharing provisions, and creating a return on investment reporting system to be overseen by the Iowa student aid commission.(FormerlySSB 3164.)
This bill aims to improve transparency in education by requiring the sharing of unit-level wage data for secondary and postsecondary programs and creating a comprehensive "Condition of Education Report." It also streamlines reporting requirements for education agencies.
A bill for an act providing for supplementary weighting for school districts that share career and technical education instructors.(FormerlyHF 2049.)
This bill provides additional funding to school districts that share career and technical education (CTE) instructors, helping reduce costs and improve program quality. It aims to support rural districts by promoting collaboration and efficient use of resources.
A bill for an act relating to incentives for whole grade sharing and school district reorganization or dissolution.(FormerlySSB 3146.)
This bill provides financial incentives for school districts to merge, dissolve, or share grades, potentially consolidating resources. It aims to address rural school challenges by encouraging reorganization to improve efficiency.
A bill for an act relating to elections for school district and city officers, and including applicability provisions.(FormerlyHF 2191.)
This bill updates election procedures for school district and city officers, potentially affecting how these positions are filled and governed. It aims to streamline processes and ensure compliance with state election laws.
A resolution designating February 2026 as Career and Technical Education Month.
This bill designates February 2026 as Career and Technical Education Month to promote vocational training and workforce development. It aims to highlight the importance of hands-on learning and skills-based education in preparing students for real-world careers.
A bill for an act relating to water and energy use for data centers, including reporting and tariff requirements, and including effective date provisions.
This bill requires data centers to report their water and energy usage and implement tariffs to manage resource consumption. It aims to ensure responsible use of water and energy by large data centers.
A bill for an act relating to the housing renewal pilot program, including repayments of interest and income, and recaptures or returns of financial assistance awards.
This bill establishes a pilot program to manage housing assistance funds, requiring repayments of income and interest, and recapturing financial assistance awards under specific conditions. It aims to ensure accountability in how housing renewal funds are used.
A bill for an act relating to the ability of property owners to protest proposed changes in zoning districts.(FormerlySF 2091.)
This bill allows property owners to formally protest proposed zoning changes, giving them a voice in local government decisions. It aims to balance community input with the need for efficient land-use planning.
A bill for an act relating to the statewide preschool program by modifying provisions relating to eligibility, funding, and compulsory attendance and including applicability provisions.
This bill modifies eligibility criteria, funding rules, and attendance requirements for Iowa’s statewide preschool program, aiming to expand access and streamline administration. It also clarifies how the program applies across different districts.
A bill for an act prohibiting private institutions of higher education that participate in the Iowa tuition grant program from establishing diversity, equity, and inclusion offices.(FormerlyHSB 537.)
This bill would prevent private colleges in Iowa that receive state tuition grants from creating diversity, equity, and inclusion offices. It aims to limit institutional efforts focused on addressing racial and social disparities in higher education.
A bill for an act requiring boards of directors of school districts, the authorities in charge of accredited nonpublic schools, and the governing boards of charter schools to adopt policies related to excusing the absences of students enrolled in grades six through twelve for civic or political events.
This bill requires schools to excuse absences for students in grades 6–12 who participate in civic or political events. It aims to encourage student engagement in community and government activities.
A bill for an act relating to agriculture, including by providing for the powers and duties of the department of agriculture and land stewardship, including the promotion and regulation of commodities and products, the regulation of the transportation of agricultural commodities, and the use of agricultural land, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions.(FormerlySSB 3123.)
This bill updates the powers of Iowa’s Department of Agriculture, focusing on regulating agricultural commodity transportation and promoting agricultural products. It also addresses the use of agricultural commodities and products across the state.
A bill for an act relating to video recording systems in special education classrooms.(FormerlyHF 2218.)
This bill addresses the use of video recording systems in special education classrooms, likely aiming to balance privacy protections with the need for oversight in educational settings. It may establish guidelines for when and how recordings can be used.
A bill for an act relating to the permissible uses of certain school district property tax revenue for urban renewal projects and including effective date provisions.(FormerlySSB 3136.)
This bill allows school districts to use property tax revenue for urban renewal projects, potentially redirecting funds from education to development. It raises concerns about equitable resource allocation between urban and rural areas.
A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to charter schools, the Iowa public employees’ retirement system, financing programs for charter schools and nonpublic schools administered by the Iowa finance authority, the statewide voluntary preschool program for four-year-old children, education savings accounts, independent accrediting agencies, teacher training and licensure, and making appropriations, and including applicability and retroactive applicability provisions.(FormerlySF 2175.)
This bill modifies funding rules for charter schools and nonpublic schools, including changes to how the Iowa Finance Authority administers education programs. It also revises retirement system provisions and preschool funding.
A bill for an act relating to public safety answering points, including limitations, property tax allocation, service requirements, management, consolidation, transfer of duties from joint 911 service boards to local emergency management commissions, and reporting requirements, and including transfer and effective date provisions.(FormerlySSB 3008.)
This bill restructures how public safety answering points are managed, including tax allocations and transferring oversight from joint 911 service boards to local emergency management commissions. It sets service requirements and reporting standards to improve emergency response efficiency.
A bill for an act requiring the department of education to develop and administer a pilot program that requires certain specified school districts to establish attendance centers for students requiring special education and students with behavioral issues.(FormerlySF 2181.)
This bill requires school districts to create attendance centers for students with special needs and behavioral challenges as part of a pilot program. The goal is to improve support and services for these students through centralized facilities.
A bill for an act relating to computer science education, including by modifying provisions related to standards for computer science education, the curriculum provided to students enrolled in grades nine through twelve, and practitioner preparation programs, and including applicability provisions. (FormerlySSB 3050.)
This bill updates computer science education standards, curriculum for high school students, and training programs for educators. It aims to improve computer science education in Iowa schools.
A bill for an act relating to early childhood and family services, including the creation of an early childhood and family services system, state child care assistance for the child care workforce, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(FormerlySSB 3111.)
This bill establishes a state-level early childhood and family services system and provides funding to support the childcare workforce, aiming to improve access to quality care for families. It includes appropriations to strengthen programs that assist parents and children in rural and urban areas.
A bill for an act establishing a seal of civics excellence program administered by the department of education to recognize student excellence in civics. (FormerlyHSB 558.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.
This bill creates a program to recognize student excellence in civics education, administered by the Iowa Department of Education. It aims to promote civic engagement and knowledge among students.
A bill for an act relating to agriculture, including by providing for the powers and duties of the department of agriculture and land stewardship, including the promotion and regulation of commodities and products, the regulation of the transportation of agricultural commodities, and the use of agricultural land, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions.(FormerlySF 2420,SSB 3123.)
This bill expands the powers of Iowa’s Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, including oversight of agricultural commodity transportation and promotion of rural economic interests. It aims to modernize regulations to support farmers and rural communities.
A bill for an act relating to the excise tax on certain ethanol blended gasoline purchased exclusively for use in an implement of husbandry used in agricultural production.(FormerlySSB 3025.)
This bill modifies the excise tax on ethanol-blended gasoline that's used exclusively in farm equipment like tractors and combines. It would provide tax relief specifically for fuel purchased for agricultural production machinery.
A bill for an act relating to school email security by requiring school districts, charter schools, and area education agencies to implement certain email security standards.
This bill requires Iowa school districts, charter schools, and area education agencies to implement specific email security standards to protect against cyber threats. It sets mandatory cybersecurity protocols for educational institutions' email systems.
A bill for an act relating to the verification of the identity and employment eligibility of individuals by the board of educational examiners, school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools, and including applicability provisions. (FormerlySSB 3015.)
This bill requires educational organizations including public schools, private schools, and charter schools to verify the employment eligibility of all employees through the federal E-Verify system. The Board of Educational Examiners and all school types would need to check immigration and work authorization status for anyone they hire.
A bill for an act relating to interscholastic athletic scrimmages between schools and nonaccredited home school sports organizations, and including effective date provisions.
This bill would allow non-accredited home school sports organizations to participate in scrimmages (practice games) with public school athletic teams. It creates a framework for home schooled students to compete against public school teams outside of regular season competition.
A bill for an act relating to the Iowa medical freedom Act, including limitations on requiring medical interventions by businesses, governmental entities, and educational institutions, modifying state authority during public health disasters, and including effective date provisions.
This bill prohibits businesses, government entities, and schools from requiring individuals to receive medical treatments or interventions (like vaccines) as a condition of employment, education, or services. It also limits the state's authority to impose public health mandates during declared health emergencies.
A bill for an act relating to agriculture, including by providing for the powers and duties of the department of agriculture and land stewardship, including the promotion and regulation of commodities and products; the regulation of the transportation of agricultural commodities; the use of agricultural land; and taxation, including property taxes, excise and sales taxes, and income taxes; making penalties applicable; and including effective date and applicability provisions.(FormerlyHSB 588.)
This bill reorganizes and expands the powers of the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, affecting how agricultural commodities are regulated, transported, and taxed. It includes changes to property taxes, sales taxes, and income taxes as they relate to agricultural operations.
A bill for an act relating to property law, including rental properties, manufactured home communities, mobile home parks, and actions relating to such properties, making penalties applicable, and including effective date and applicability provisions.
This bill updates property laws related to rental properties and manufactured home communities, likely establishing stronger protections for mobile home park residents and regulating landlord-tenant relationships in these settings. The bill appears to address housing stability issues particularly relevant to lower-income and rural Iowans living in manufactured housing.
A bill for an act relating to general education requirements, core curricula, other functions of regents institutions, and including applicability provisions.(FormerlySF 2033.)
This bill modifies general education requirements and core curricula at Iowa's public universities (University of Iowa, Iowa State, UNI). It gives the legislature more control over what courses regents institutions must require for graduation and how they structure their academic programs.
A bill for an act relating to sewer services provided by a city utility, including establishing procedures for water that does not enter the sewer system.
This bill establishes procedures for city utilities to measure water usage that doesn't enter the sewer system, allowing residents and businesses to avoid sewer charges on water used for purposes like irrigation, livestock, or manufacturing. It creates a framework for metering water that bypasses the sewer system so customers only pay sewer fees for water they actually send to treatment facilities.
A bill for an act relating to insurer’s requests for information and claim timelines, and property and casualty insurer’s loss calculations, adjustments, payments of claims, and policy terms.
This bill establishes specific timelines and requirements for property and casualty insurance companies when they request information from policyholders and process claims. It aims to standardize how insurers calculate losses, make adjustments, and pay out claims to ensure fairer treatment of policyholders.
A bill for an act relating to a family leave and medical leave insurance program that provides for paid, job-protected leave for certain family leave and medical leave reasons for eligible employees of specified employers.
This bill would create a state-run insurance program providing paid, job-protected leave for Iowa workers who need time off for family or medical reasons. The program would cover eligible employees at specified employers when they need to care for family members or address their own health issues.
A bill for an act requiring school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools to grant coaches leaves of absence to attend professional development activities.
This bill requires all schools in Iowa—public districts, nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools—to grant coaches leaves of absence to attend professional development activities. It ensures coaches can improve their skills without penalty from their schools.
A bill for an act relating to radon testing and mitigation for the conveyance of single-family residences, and including applicability provisions.
This bill would establish requirements for radon testing and mitigation when single-family homes are sold in Iowa. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can cause lung cancer and is common in Iowa homes.
A bill for an act creating a maternity group home tax credit available against the individual, corporate, franchise, insurance premium, and moneys and credits taxes, and including applicability provisions.
This bill creates a tax credit for individuals and businesses that contribute to maternity group homes, which provide housing and support services for pregnant women and new mothers in need. The credit would be available against multiple types of state taxes to incentivize donations to these facilities.
A bill for an act relating to the inclusion of the your life Iowa program on public school internet sites.(FormerlySF 2084.)
This bill requires public schools to include a link to the "Your Life Iowa" program on their websites. Your Life Iowa is a state-run crisis support and suicide prevention resource that provides confidential help to Iowans struggling with mental health issues, substance abuse, or suicidal thoughts.
A bill for an act directing the department of education to convene a working group to study the impact of technology on the cognitive function and academic performance of students.(FormerlySF 516,SF 237.)
This bill directs the Iowa Department of Education to create a working group that will study how technology affects students' thinking abilities and school performance. The group would examine whether increased screen time and digital devices are helping or hurting our kids' learning.
A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the protected speech and expression rights of students enrolled in school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools and the duties of the department of education, and providing civil penalties.(FormerlySF 2062.)
This bill modifies protections for student speech and expression rights in public schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools, while changing certain duties of the Iowa Department of Education. It establishes civil penalties for violations of these student speech protections.
A bill for an act providing for a review of undergraduate general education requirements and core curricula at regents institutions and authorizing elimination of certain required courses and course requirements.(FormerlySF 2063.)
This bill requires Iowa's public universities (UI, ISU, UNI) to review their general education requirements and allows them to eliminate certain required courses from undergraduate core curricula. It gives the Board of Regents authority to cut general education courses that are currently mandatory for all students.
A bill for an act providing for career development information for students newly enrolling in institutions of higher education and including applicability provisions.(FormerlySSB 3006.)
This bill requires Iowa colleges and universities to provide career development information to newly enrolling students. It aims to help students understand career pathways and employment outcomes as they begin their higher education.
A bill for an act relating to student instructional technology standards, including elementary school digital instruction limits, technology use policies, and governance of one-to-one digital device programs.
This bill sets standards for using technology in schools, including limits on digital instruction for elementary students and policies for managing one-to-one device programs. It aims to ensure technology supports learning without over-reliance on screens.
A bill for an act relating to trainings and curricula regarding specific defined concepts provided by public institutions of higher education and school districts.(FormerlySF 2174.)
This bill requires public institutions of higher education and school districts to provide trainings and curricula on specific defined concepts. The exact nature of these concepts is not detailed in the provided data.
A bill for an act relating to the ability of property owners to protest proposed changes in zoning districts.(FormerlyHF 2062.)
This bill allows property owners to formally protest proposed changes to zoning districts, ensuring their voices are heard in local government decisions. It aims to balance development with community input by requiring official consideration of resident concerns.
A bill for an act relating to partial payments of property taxes and including applicability provisions.
This bill allows property owners to make partial payments of their property taxes. It includes provisions that determine which taxpayers are eligible for this option.
A bill for an act modifying the duties of the department of education related to electronic systems, and including effective date provisions. (FormerlyHF 2124.)
This bill updates the Department of Education's responsibilities regarding electronic systems, likely focusing on technology infrastructure or data management in schools. It includes provisions for when these changes take effect.
A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to revocation or denial of educator licenses and certificates for publicly celebrating assassinations or acts of politically motivated violence, student protests, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.(FormerlyHSB 682.)
This bill modifies rules for revoking educator licenses, addressing actions like publicly celebrating assassinations or politically motivated violence. It also considers student protests in license revocation decisions.
A bill for an act relating to the responsibilities of school districts and charter schools related to the discipline of students who cause violent or nonviolent disruptions.(FormerlySF 2044.)
This bill outlines how school districts and charter schools must handle student discipline for both violent and nonviolent disruptions. It aims to ensure consistent procedures for addressing student behavior while protecting school safety.
A bill for an act authorizing the board of educational examiners to issue provisional coaching authorizations.(FormerlyHF 2307.)
This bill allows the board of educational examiners to issue temporary coaching permits for individuals meeting certain qualifications. It aims to address coaching shortages by enabling schools to hire qualified candidates while they complete formal requirements.
A bill for an act concerning locally imposed hotel and motel taxes for tourism development and tourism promotion.(FormerlySSB 3114.)
This bill allows local governments to impose hotel and motel taxes to fund tourism development and promotion. These taxes aim to boost local economies by supporting tourism-related projects and marketing efforts.
A bill for an act requiring the board of educational examiners to establish additional endorsements and authorizations. (FormerlyHSB 677.)
This bill requires the Board of Educational Examiners to create new endorsements and authorizations for educators, potentially expanding qualifications for teaching roles. It aims to standardize or enhance certification requirements across the state.
A bill for an act authorizing schools to offer an elective junior fire fighter program to students enrolled in grades eleven and twelve. (FormerlySSB 3007.)
This bill allows high school students in grades 11 and 12 to participate in a junior firefighter program, providing hands-on training and career exposure. It aims to strengthen community safety while offering students practical skills and pathways into emergency services.
A bill for an act relating to education reporting, including the sharing of unit-level wage data for secondary and postsecondary program evaluation, the establishment of the condition of education report, consolidating certain required reports, modifying responsibilities for the future ready Iowa last-dollar scholarship report, modifying Iowa workforce development data-sharing provisions, and creating a return on investment reporting system to be overseen by the Iowa student aid commission.(FormerlyHSB 725.)
This bill requires sharing unit-level wage data for education programs and creates a consolidated report on the condition of education in Iowa. It aims to improve transparency and evaluation of education outcomes.
A bill for an act relating to short-term rental property classification by cities.
This bill would give cities the authority to classify and regulate short-term rental properties (like Airbnbs) differently from other residential properties. It allows local governments to create specific zoning rules and requirements for these rental businesses operating in residential neighborhoods.
A bill for an act providing for an assignment of assets for the benefit of creditors, exempting the related tax on the transfer of real estate, and including effective date provisions.
This bill creates a legal process for businesses to assign their assets to creditors when they can't pay their debts, and exempts these transactions from real estate transfer taxes. It's essentially a streamlined alternative to bankruptcy that reduces tax burden during business closures.
A bill for an act relating to tax credits by creating the maternity group home and the strong families tax credits available against the individual, corporate, franchise, insurance premium, and moneys and credits taxes, and including applicability provisions.
This bill creates new tax credits for contributions to maternity group homes and "strong families" programs, allowing individuals and corporations to reduce their state tax liability by donating to these facilities. The credits would be available against multiple types of state taxes including individual income, corporate, and insurance premium taxes.
A bill for an act relating to vaccination exemptions for certain students in clinical rotations and the qualification of postsecondary schools as eligible institutions for Iowa tuition grants.
This bill would allow students in healthcare clinical rotations to claim vaccination exemptions, and it modifies which postsecondary schools can qualify as eligible institutions for Iowa tuition grant programs. The legislation addresses both medical training requirements and tuition grant eligibility criteria.
A bill for an act providing for the future repeal of tax credits.
This bill would set future expiration dates for various Iowa tax credits, requiring the legislature to periodically review and reauthorize them rather than allowing them to continue indefinitely. It's a budgetary mechanism to ensure tax credits are evaluated for effectiveness before renewal.
A bill for an act relating to real property, including the removal of unauthorized persons and trespass, and providing penalties.
This bill changes Iowa law around removing unauthorized people from private property and strengthens trespass penalties. It appears to make it easier for property owners to remove trespassers and increases consequences for trespassing violations.
A bill for an act relating to hunter education requirements.(FormerlyHF 2020.)
This bill modifies the requirements for hunter education and safety courses in Iowa. It appears to adjust who needs to complete hunter education training and under what circumstances.
A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the protected speech and expression rights of students enrolled in school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools and the duties of the department of education, and providing civil penalties.(FormerlyHF 2106.)
This bill modifies rules around protected speech and expression rights for students in public schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools, while changing certain duties of the Iowa Department of Education. It includes provisions for civil penalties related to these speech protections.
A bill for an act prohibiting school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools from providing any program, curriculum, test, survey, questionnaire, promotion, or instruction relating to gender theory or sexual orientation instruction in grades seven through twelve.(FormerlyHF 2121.)
This bill would prohibit public schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools from offering any curriculum, instruction, or materials related to gender theory or sexual orientation for students in grades 7-12. It restricts what topics schools can teach or discuss with middle and high school students.
A bill for an act relating to trainings and curricula regarding specific defined concepts provided by public institutions of higher education and school districts.
This bill restricts public universities and K-12 schools from providing certain trainings or curricula related to concepts like implicit bias, systemic racism, or equity. It limits how educators can discuss topics related to race, gender, and identity in educational settings.
A bill for an act relating to general education requirements, core curricula, other functions of regents institutions, and including applicability provisions.(FormerlyHSB 543.)
This bill modifies general education requirements and core curricula at Iowa's public universities (University of Iowa, Iowa State University, University of Northern Iowa). It gives the legislature more control over what courses and requirements these institutions must offer.
A bill for an act providing for paid family and medical leave to certain employees who have a child receiving inpatient care in a neonatal intensive care unit.
This bill would provide paid family and medical leave for employees who have a child receiving inpatient care in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). It ensures parents can be with their critically ill newborns without losing income during this medical crisis.
A bill for an act allowing the carrying of weapons on the grounds of a school under certain circumstances.
This bill would allow certain individuals to carry weapons on school grounds under specific circumstances. The bill modifies current Iowa law that generally prohibits weapons in schools.
A bill for an act related to city regulation of single-family residential property.
This bill appears to address how cities can regulate single-family residential properties, though specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information. It likely involves local zoning authority, property use restrictions, or housing standards for single-family homes.
A bill for an act relating to the Iowa medical freedom Act, including limitations on requiring medical interventions by businesses, governmental entities, and educational institutions, modifying state authority during public health disasters, and including effective date provisions.
This bill would prohibit businesses, government entities, and schools from requiring individuals to receive medical interventions (likely referring to vaccines or other medical procedures). It also limits state authority to impose public health measures during declared public health disasters.
A bill for an act relating to Iowa’s delta waterfowl special registration plates, providing fees, and making appropriations.
This bill creates a special vehicle registration plate featuring delta waterfowl imagery, with proceeds from the additional fees going toward waterfowl and wetland conservation efforts. The specialty plates would generate revenue through voluntary registration fees paid by Iowans who want to support waterfowl habitat.
A bill for an act relating to administration of and taxation on tobacco-related products including imposing a tax on alternative nicotine products and vapor products.
This bill would impose new taxes on vaping products and alternative nicotine products, expanding Iowa's existing tobacco taxation system to cover these newer products. It aims to generate additional state revenue while potentially discouraging use of these products.
A bill for an act relating to the authorized possession of firearms on school property, including for certain drivers of school vehicles, firearms locked in vehicles, and retired peace officers, and including effective date provisions.
This bill expands who can possess firearms on school property, including drivers of school vehicles, people with firearms locked in their vehicles, and retired peace officers. It creates new exceptions to current restrictions on guns at schools.
A bill for an act relating to exceptions to member education course requirements for official meetings open to the public.
This bill creates exceptions to the requirement that public officials complete education courses about Iowa's open meetings law. It would allow certain board members to skip training on transparency requirements for public meetings.
A bill for an act relating to civil remedies for deprivation of constitutional rights; immigration enforcement limitations in hospitals, licensed child care centers, and public institutions of higher education; and protections against civil arrest at courthouses; and including effective date provisions.
This bill creates civil remedies for constitutional rights violations and restricts immigration enforcement activities in hospitals, childcare centers, public universities, and courthouses. It establishes protections against civil arrests in certain public spaces and educational institutions.
A bill for an act modifying the sales or use tax refund for biodiesel production.(FormerlySSB 3102.)
This bill modifies the existing sales or use tax refund program for biodiesel production in Iowa. It adjusts the tax incentive structure that supports Iowa's biodiesel manufacturing industry.
A bill for an act relating to property tax sales, including bidding procedures and foreclosures on certificates, and including applicability provisions.
This bill modifies the procedures for how properties are sold when owners fail to pay property taxes, including changes to the bidding process and how tax sale certificates can lead to foreclosure. It updates technical requirements for county treasurers conducting tax sales and establishes new timelines for certificate holders to foreclose on properties.
A bill for an act providing for education on the holocaust for students and teachers in school districts.
This bill would require Iowa school districts to provide Holocaust education for students and professional development for teachers on teaching about the Holocaust. It establishes curriculum standards to ensure students learn about this important historical event.
A bill for an act relating to the treatment of animals other than agricultural animals by providing for the inspection or monitoring of commercial establishments by the department of agriculture and land stewardship, and making penalties applicable.
This bill gives the Iowa Department of Agriculture authority to inspect and monitor commercial establishments that handle non-farm animals, like kennels, pet stores, and boarding facilities. It establishes enforcement mechanisms and penalties for facilities that don't meet animal care standards.
A bill for an act relating to creation of transfer on death deeds and to disclaimers of an interest in real property.
This bill creates a legal mechanism allowing property owners to transfer real estate to beneficiaries upon death without going through probate, similar to how bank accounts can have beneficiaries. It also includes provisions for disclaiming (refusing) inherited property interests.
A bill for an act concerning the beer barrel tax.(FormerlySSB 3062.)
This bill addresses Iowa's excise tax on beer, commonly called the "barrel tax," which is paid by breweries and distributors. The bill likely adjusts tax rates, exemptions, or collection procedures related to beer sales in Iowa.
A bill for an act requiring boards of directors of school districts, the authorities in charge of accredited nonpublic schools, and the governing boards of charter schools to adopt policies related to excusing the absences of students enrolled in grades six through twelve for civic or political events.
This bill would require school boards to adopt policies allowing students in grades 6-12 to have excused absences for participating in civic or political events. It ensures students can engage in democracy—like attending town halls, legislative visits, or civic activities—without being penalized by their schools.
A bill for an act relating to interscholastic athletic scrimmages between schools and nonaccredited home school sports organizations, and including effective date provisions.(FormerlySF 2212.)
This bill allows nonaccredited home school sports organizations to participate in interscholastic athletic scrimmages with accredited schools. It aims to expand opportunities for home school athletes to compete against traditional school teams.
A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the social studies instruction provided to students enrolled in grades one through twelve and the educational programs provided by the institutions of higher education under the control of the state board of regents. (FormerlyHSB 714.)
This bill revises social studies instruction standards for K-12 students and updates educational programs at state universities. It aims to align curriculum with current educational priorities and institutional goals.
A bill for an act requiring the department of education to develop and administer a pilot program that authorizes school districts and charter schools to offer instruction in logic and critical thinking.
This bill would create a pilot program to teach logic and critical thinking in Iowa schools. The Department of Education would oversee the initiative, allowing districts and charter schools to implement the curriculum.
A bill for an act relating to assistance animals in residential rental housing, including damage reimbursement, refundable income tax credits, and a landlord insurance risk pool, and providing penalties and effective date provisions.
This bill addresses housing discrimination against residents with assistance animals by requiring landlords to accommodate them, offering tax credits for landlords, and creating an insurance risk pool to cover damages. It also imposes penalties for non-compliance.
A bill for an act relating to recordings of interviews during child abuse assessments and family assessments.
This bill requires that interviews during child abuse and family assessments be recorded to ensure transparency and accuracy. The goal is to improve accountability in cases involving vulnerable children and families.
A bill for an act directing regents institutions to sign the federal Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education and including effective date provisions.(FormerlyHSB 548.)
This bill requires Iowa’s regents institutions to join a federal initiative aimed at improving higher education standards. It seeks to align state and federal efforts to enhance academic excellence and institutional accountability.
A bill for an act relating to small nuclear reactors, including the establishment of the Iowa modular reactor committee within the economic development authority, financial incentives, and the potential establishment of related education programs and including effective date provisions.
This bill establishes a committee to study small nuclear reactors in Iowa, offers financial incentives for their development, and creates education programs related to nuclear energy. It aims to promote nuclear energy as part of Iowa’s economic and energy strategy.
A bill for an act relating to decedent property, including deposit accounts, small estate affidavits, and distribution of child support.(FormerlyHF 817.)
This bill streamlines procedures for handling decedent property, including small estate affidavits and child support distribution. It aims to simplify legal processes for families managing estates and ensuring timely access to assets.
A bill for an act modifying the duties of the workforce development board, state board of education, and department of education related to cyber and artificial intelligence.(FormerlyHSB 609.)
This bill updates the roles of education and workforce boards to address cyber and artificial intelligence training. It aims to align state education and workforce policies with emerging tech needs.
A bill for an act requiring annual reports on and the prohibition of antisemitism in community colleges, regents institutions, and public school districts.(FormerlySSB 3095.)
This bill requires community colleges and public schools to annually report on antisemitism incidents and prohibits antisemitism in educational institutions. It aims to increase transparency and accountability in addressing hate on campuses.
A bill for an act relating to liability of persons performing housing or rental inspections for a municipality.
This bill limits the legal liability of individuals performing housing or rental inspections for municipalities, aiming to protect inspectors from lawsuits related to their work. It seeks to ensure inspections are conducted without undue fear of legal repercussions.
A bill for an act establishing a temporary independent fiscal restructuring authority to provide oversight of institutions of higher education governed by the state board of regents, providing penalties, and making appropriations.
This bill creates a temporary authority to oversee the finances of state universities, imposing penalties for mismanagement and making related appropriations. It aims to improve fiscal accountability in higher education institutions.
A bill for an act increasing the tax on cigarettes and vapor products.
This bill increases taxes on cigarettes and vapor products to generate revenue. The authors aim to address public health concerns by discouraging tobacco use while funding state programs.
A bill for an act relating to student instructional technology standards, including elementary school digital instruction limits, technology use policies, and governance of one-to-one digital device programs.(FormerlyHF 2451.)
This bill sets limits on digital instruction for elementary students and establishes policies for managing one-to-one device programs in schools. It aims to ensure equitable technology access while balancing screen time and educational outcomes.
A bill for an act relating to early childhood and family services, including the creation of an early childhood and family services system, state child care assistance for the child care workforce, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(FormerlyHSB 623.)
This bill establishes a statewide early childhood and family services system and provides funding to support the child care workforce. It aims to improve access to quality child care and early education programs across Iowa.
A bill for an act relating to the financial responsibilities of a parent, or an individual who has a parent-child relationship with a child, whose parental rights are terminated in whole or in part for committing domestic abuse, or assault against a family member.
This bill would require parents who lose parental rights due to domestic abuse or assault against family members to still fulfill financial responsibilities for their children. It ensures that abusers remain financially accountable even when their parental rights are terminated.
A bill for an act relating to real estate transfer tax, including declarations of value.(FormerlySSB 3019.)
This bill modifies requirements for declarations of value when real estate is transferred, which affects the real estate transfer tax process in Iowa. It appears to be a technical update to how property transfers are documented and taxed at the county level.
A bill for an act relating to the responsibility and liability of property owners for public places in cities and including effective date provisions.(FormerlyHF 192.)
This bill changes who is responsible when someone gets hurt in a public place within city limits, shifting liability rules for property owners. It modifies existing laws about property owner responsibility for maintaining safe conditions in areas accessible to the public.
A bill for an act relating to required information on certain recorded documents and statements of property taxes due mailed to titleholders.
This bill changes the required information that must be included on recorded property documents and property tax statements mailed to property owners. It appears to be a technical administrative update to property tax notification procedures.
A bill for an act making modifications to tax deadlines and tax disputes.
This bill makes technical changes to tax deadlines and procedures for handling tax disputes in Iowa. It appears to be an administrative update to streamline tax collection and dispute resolution processes.
A bill for an act relating to the safety of persons in certain professions involved with the judicial system, including authorizing a member of the general assembly, judicial officer, attorney general, deputy attorney general, or assistant attorney general to be issued a professional permit to carry weapons, establishing the criminal offenses of threatening and the malicious sharing of personal information of a general assembly member or a judicial officer or a general assembly member’s or a judicial officer’s immediate family, and considering true threats to public officials as harassment, and providing penalties. (FormerlySSB 3087.)
This bill allows certain judicial and legislative professionals to carry a permit for self-defense while performing their duties. It aims to enhance safety for individuals in high-profile roles involved with the judicial system.
A bill for an act providing a tax credit for car registration fees paid by a disabled veteran available against the individual income tax, and including retroactive applicability provisions.
This bill creates an income tax credit for disabled veterans to offset their car registration fees, with the credit applying retroactively to previous tax years. It recognizes the service of disabled veterans by reducing their tax burden related to vehicle ownership.
A bill for an act relating to tax and special assessment collections for buildings or improvements erected on land owned by another person.(FormerlySF 2032.)
This bill changes how property taxes and special assessments are collected when someone builds a structure on land they don't own (like a tenant making improvements on leased property). It clarifies the collection process and liability for these taxes between the property owner and the person who made the improvements.
A bill for an act creating the uniform family law arbitration Act.(FormerlySSB 3158.)
This bill establishes a standardized arbitration process for family law matters, such as divorce and child custody, offering an alternative to traditional court proceedings. It aims to streamline dispute resolution and reduce the burden on the judicial system.
A bill for an act requiring annual reports on and the prohibition of antisemitism in community colleges, regents institutions, and public school districts.(FormerlyHSB 646.)
This bill requires public schools and colleges to report on antisemitism annually and prohibits such behavior. It aims to increase accountability and address hate in educational institutions.
A bill for an act creating the uniform family law arbitration Act.(FormerlyHF 2277.)
This bill establishes a uniform process for resolving family law disputes through arbitration, aiming to streamline legal procedures and reduce court burdens. It seeks to provide an alternative dispute resolution method for issues like child custody and support.
A bill for an act relating to a family leave and medical leave insurance program that provides for paid, job-protected leave for certain family leave and medical leave reasons for eligible employees of specified employers.
This bill creates a paid family and medical leave program for eligible workers, allowing them to take time off for reasons like childbirth, adoption, or serious health conditions without losing income or job security. It aims to balance work and family needs while protecting employees’ employment status.
A bill for an act relating to the safety of persons in certain professions involved with the judicial system, including authorizing a judicial officer, attorney general, deputy attorney general, or assistant attorney general to be issued a professional permit to carry weapons, establishing the criminal offenses of threatening and the malicious sharing of personal information of a judicial officer or a judicial officer’s immediate family, and considering true threats to public officials as harassment, and providing penalties.(FormerlyHSB 564.)
This bill allows certain judicial system professionals, such as attorneys and judges, to carry weapons for safety. It aims to enhance security for those working in legal roles.
A bill for an act relating to the maximum driving distance of unsupervised persons issued a special minor’s restricted driver’s license who are enrolled at an accredited nonpublic school.(FormerlySSB 3108.)
This bill sets a maximum driving distance for unsupervised minors with a restricted driver’s license who attend nonpublic schools, aiming to ensure safety and compliance with transportation regulations. It does not address funding or resource allocation for schools.
A bill for an act exempting from state income tax income received by a certified public accountant performing certain audits or examinations of governmental subdivisions, and including retroactive applicability provisions.
This bill exempts certified public accountants from state income tax on income earned from auditing government subdivisions. It also applies retroactively to past audits.
A bill for an act relating to student dress code policies of public schools, charter schools, and innovation school zones, and including applicability provisions.(FormerlyHSB 681.)
This bill establishes guidelines for student dress code policies in public and charter schools, aiming to ensure consistency and fairness across school districts. It includes provisions to prevent discrimination and promote inclusive environments.
A bill for an act relating to vaccination exemptions for certain students in clinical rotations and the qualification of postsecondary schools as eligible institutions for Iowa tuition grants, and providing civil penalties.(FormerlySF 2095.)
This bill allows vaccination exemptions for students in clinical rotations and expands eligibility for tuition grants to postsecondary schools. It also includes civil penalties for non-compliance with these provisions.
A bill for an act relating to education requirements, including continuing education requirements, for certain licensed professions. (FormerlyHSB 546.)
This bill establishes continuing education requirements for certain licensed professionals. It aims to ensure that these professionals maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills through ongoing training.
A bill for an act relating to the responsibility and liability of property owners for public places in cities, prohibiting fines, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions. (FormerlySSB 1118.)
This bill limits the liability of property owners for public places in cities and prohibits fines related to such liability. It also sets effective dates and retroactive applicability provisions.
A bill for an act prohibiting institutions of higher education from entering into employment contracts with citizens of federally designated foreign adversaries and state sponsors of terrorism holding certain visas. (FormerlyHSB 536.)
This bill prohibits Iowa's colleges and universities from hiring individuals from countries designated as foreign adversaries or state sponsors of terrorism, regardless of their visa status. It aims to restrict employment opportunities for certain foreign nationals in higher education.
A bill for an act creating the uniform family law arbitration Act.
This bill would create a uniform process allowing families going through divorces or custody disputes to use private arbitration instead of going through the court system. It establishes rules and standards for how family law arbitrators would operate in Iowa.
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