Tracy A. Ehlert

Iowa House · District 79

Tracy A. Ehlert
Democrat House District 79

Contact Information

Chamber House
District 79

Sponsored Bills (5)

HF 2454 Dead

Mental Health Counselors

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.

HF 2632 Dead

Bond Election Reform

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.

HF 2665 Dead

Radon Tax Credit

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.

HF 2453 Dead

Preschool Expansion Flexibility

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.

HF 2612 Dead

Civic Absence Policy

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.