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Yes: 265 • No: 8
IowaSF 242891st General Assembly (2025–2026)SenateWALLET
A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the duties of the department of education; the discipline of students enrolled in school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools who cause violent or nonviolent disruptions; the responsibilities and powers of the department of education, 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; school district professional development plans; and authorizing teachers to request a meeting of a student’s individualized education program team. (Formerly SF 2044.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.
Sponsored By: COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Signed by Governor
education
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Bill Overview
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Special-education reviews after removals
Beginning July 1, 2026, when a student with an IEP is removed or causes threats or disruptions, the district must hold an IEP meeting. If removed, the IEP team meets within 10 school days, and the removing teacher attends. The team reviews supports and placement; if regular classes with aids do not work, the student must be placed in the alternative setting that best meets needs under least‑restrictive‑environment rules. Schools must add disruption details to the IEP or behavior plan as needed. After a move, the principal promptly holds a Section 504 manifestation review, does behavior assessments, updates plans, and imposes discipline when conduct is not a manifestation of disability; all IDEA, Section 504, FERPA, and ADA rights remain in force.
Teachers can remove disruptive students
Beginning July 1, 2026, teachers may remove a student for a nonviolent disruption for at least 30 minutes under supervision. The principal cannot send the student back without the teacher’s consent unless a school review committee agrees; the teacher is told what action was taken, and the student must make up missed work. For violent disruptions, teachers must remove the student, and the student cannot be forced back over the teacher’s objection if the student assaulted the teacher. After violent disruptions, the student is suspended, expelled, or placed in an alternative learning setting under district rules. Each school must have a review committee with two teachers and one staff member, and if a student is removed more than once in a year, the teacher, principal, counselor, parent, and student must meet to set a behavior plan that can include a new placement.
Uniform discipline rules for schools
Beginning July 1, 2026, every district and charter school adopts grade-level rules for threats, violence, and disruptions. The rules must escalate penalties for repeat behavior and can include suspension, expulsion, permanent class removal, or placement in an alternative or therapeutic classroom. Districts choose the level of discipline that fits the severity and must include strategies to correct behavior and hold parent conferences. Schools must get a parent’s written consent before requiring any counseling or mental‑health session. Policies must follow IDEA, Section 504, FERPA, and the ADA; the state provides model policies; districts must post the rules online and in handbooks; and the law defines what counts as violent and nonviolent disruption.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
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Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/29/2026
Passed House
Yes: 87 • No: 4
Senate vote • 4/22/2026
Passed Senate
Yes: 44 • No: 0
House vote • 4/7/2026
Passed House
Yes: 89 • No: 4
Senate vote • 3/10/2026
Passed Senate
Yes: 45 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor.
6/1/2026GovernorFiscal note.
5/20/2026legislatureReported correctly enrolled, signed by President and Speaker, and sent to Governor.
5/18/2026SenateMessage from House.
4/29/2026HouseImmediate message.
4/29/2026legislaturePassed House, yeas 87, nays 4.
4/29/2026HouseHouse concurred in Senate amendment H-8399.
4/29/2026SenateFiscal note.
4/23/2026legislatureSenate amendment H-8399 filed.
4/22/2026SenateMessage from Senate.
4/22/2026SenateImmediate message.
4/22/2026legislaturePassed Senate, yeas 44, nays 0.
4/22/2026SenateSenate concurred with S-5166, as amended.
4/22/2026SenateAmendment S-5207 to S-5166 filed, adopted.
4/22/2026legislatureFiscal note.
4/14/2026legislatureMessage from House, with amendment S-5166.
4/8/2026HouseImmediate message.
4/7/2026legislaturePassed House, yeas 89, nays 4.
4/7/2026HouseAmendment H-8306 adopted, as amended.
4/7/2026legislatureAmendment H-8323 to amendment H-8306 filed, adopted.
4/7/2026legislatureAmendment H-8306 filed.
4/7/2026legislaturePlaced on calendar under unfinished business.
3/26/2026legislaturePlaced on calendar.
3/19/2026legislatureCommittee vote: Yeas, 16. Nays, 7.
3/19/2026legislatureCommittee report, recommending passage.
3/19/2026legislature
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