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 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 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 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 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 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 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.