Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HF2217

Introduced

1/30/26

Refer

1/30/26

Caption

A bill for an act relating to radon testing in schools, including responsibilities of nonpublic schools, applicability to charter and innovation zone schools, establishing a school testing and mitigation of radon grant program within the department of education, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.

Summary

HF2217 establishes a comprehensive framework for radon testing and mitigation in Iowa schools, including public, accredited nonpublic, charter, and innovation zone schools. The bill mandates the development of a radon testing and mitigation grant program administered by the Department of Education, which will provide financial assistance to schools for testing and mitigating radon levels. Schools are required to conduct short-term radon tests at least once by July 1, 2027, and every five years thereafter, with results to be published online and reported to the Department of Health and Human Services.

Impact

The bill impacts state laws by instituting mandatory radon testing protocols for various types of educational institutions and creating a funding mechanism to support these initiatives. It establishes a new grant program within the Department of Education, ensuring that schools have the necessary resources to comply with testing and mitigation requirements. This legislation aims to enhance public health and safety in school environments by addressing potential radon exposure.

Sentiment

The general sentiment surrounding HF2217 appears to be supportive, as it addresses a critical public health issue within educational settings. However, there may be concerns regarding the financial implications for schools and the feasibility of implementing the required testing and mitigation plans within the specified timelines.

Contention

Notable points of contention may arise from discussions about the financial burden on schools, particularly nonpublic and charter institutions, to comply with the new testing requirements. Some stakeholders may argue about the adequacy of funding provided through the grant program and the administrative capacity of the Department of Education to effectively manage the program.

Latest IA HF2217 Activity

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Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

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 SF2328

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.

IA SF2242

A bill for an act relating to radon testing and mitigation for the conveyance of single-family residences, and including applicability provisions.

IA HF2486

A bill for an act relating to student dress code policies of public schools, charter schools, and innovation school zones, and including applicability provisions.(Formerly HSB 681.)

IA SSB3015

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.(See SF 2218.)

IA HSB681

A bill for an act relating to student dress code policies of public schools, charter schools, and innovation school zones, and including applicability provisions.(See HF 2486.)

IA HF476

A bill for an act establishing the school resource officer grant program within the department of education, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.

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 HF2699

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. (Formerly HSB 676.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.

IA HF2665

A bill for an act relating to radon mitigation requirements and tax credits, including retroactive applicability provisions, and making appropriations.

Similar Bills

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