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Iowa Senate Bill SSB1145
Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session
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Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa Senate Bill SSB1145

Introduced
2/9/23  
Introduced
2/9/23  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to children and students, including establishing a parent's or guardian's right to make decisions affecting the parent's or guardian's child, modifying provisions related to student health screenings and the curriculum in school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, and charter schools, other duties of school districts, competent private instruction, and special education, making appropriations, and providing civil penalties.(See SF 496.)

Impact

The legislation specifically restricts instruction related to gender identity and sexual activity in kindergarten through grade three. This includes a provision that prohibits school districts from providing any materials or instructions pertaining to these topics for the specified age group. The bill also requires more significant parental notification and consent regarding students' participation in certain school activities or access to specific materials, thereby altering how schools operate regarding sensitive topics.

Summary

Senate Study Bill 1145 aims to redefine the rights of parents and guardians in relation to their children in educational settings. The bill emphasizes parental authority over decisions affecting their minor children, particularly concerning education, medical care, and other crucial aspects of upbringing. It introduces measures to modify provisions regarding student health screenings and the overall educational curriculum in Iowa’s public and private schools, mandating transparency in how schools communicate educational content and administrative actions to parents and guardians.

Contention

One of the most notable points of contention revolves around the measures related to gender identity instruction and curriculum transparency. Advocates for the bill argue that it empowers parents to make informed decisions regarding their children's education and limits exposure to topics they deem controversial. Conversely, opponents view these restrictions as unnecessary and potentially harmful, fearing that such limits could prevent children from receiving comprehensive education on important subjects. Additionally, the implications for special education services and health assessments have sparked debates about access to necessary support for vulnerable populations.

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Companion Bills

IA HSB222

Related A bill for an act relating to children and students, including establishing a parent's or guardian's right to make decisions affecting the parent's or guardian's child, modifying provisions related to student health screenings and the curriculum in school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, and charter schools, other duties of school districts, competent private instruction, and special education, making appropriations, and providing civil penalties.

IA SF496

Replaced by A bill for an act relating to children and students, including establishing a parent's or guardian's right to make decisions affecting the parent's or guardian's child, authorizing the parent or guardian of a student enrolled in a school district to enroll the student in another attendance center within the same school district in certain specified circumstances, prohibiting instruction related to gender identity and sexual orientation in school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools in kindergarten through grade six, and modifying provisions related to student health screenings, school district library programs, the educational program provided to students enrolled in school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, and charter schools, other duties of school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, the department of education, the board of educational examiners, and the governing boards of charter schools and innovation zone schools, competent private instruction, and special education, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly SSB 1145.) Effective date: 05/26/2023, 07/01/2023.

Previously Filed As

IA SF113

A bill for an act relating to children and students, including by modifying provisions related to a parent's or guardian's rights to make decisions affecting the parent's or guardian's child, the educational program and human growth and development curriculum provided to students enrolled in school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools, student health screenings, school district library programs, special education, and other duties of school districts and the governing boards of charter schools and innovation zone schools.

IA HSB276

A bill for an act modifying provisions related to the minimum amount of instruction provided to students enrolled in school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools.

IA HF121

A bill for an act relating to student resources for the submission of applications for home and community-based services waivers by the parents or guardians of students enrolled in school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, or innovation zone schools.

IA HF149

A bill for an act modifying provisions related to the harassment or bullying of students enrolled in school districts or accredited nonpublic schools.(See HF 865.)

IA HF536

A bill for an act relating to firearm, hunting, and wildlife instruction provided to students enrolled in grades six through eight in school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools, and including applicability provisions.

IA SF58

A bill for an act relating to school lunch and breakfast programs provided by school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.

IA SF2062

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.(See SF 2300.)

IA SF2300

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.(Formerly SF 2062.)

IA SSB1025

A bill for an act relating to the administration of the statewide summative assessment of student progress to students of online schools by school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, and charter schools.(See SF 211.)

IA SF100

A bill for an act relating to mental health resources for students enrolled in school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools.

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