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HF 2149Died when the session ended · February 6, 2020

Pertaining to instruction in water safety in schools

Topics:K–12 education

Same legislation: SF 2052

Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedJanuary 21, 2020
  2. Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 29, 2020
  3. Stopped: House committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
  4. Next: Passes the House
  5. Next: Senate committee
  6. Next: Passes the Senate
  7. Next: To the Governor
  8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The 2020 session adjourned on June 14, 2020, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary Instead of only using licensed physical education teachers, schools could use certified swim instructors to teach water safety. These instructors must be certified by the YMCA, the American Red Cross, or another national organization. This change would affect how students learn water safety during their physical education classes.1

Read the official explanation

This bill provides that under the state educational standards, instruction for the water safety component of a physical education course may be provided by a swim instructor certified by the young men’s or young women’s Christian association, the American red cross, or another nationwide organization that provides swim instructor certification in lieu of instruction by a licensed physical education teacher.

Full bill text2

House subcommittee

Named January 29, 2020. On February 6, 2020 it recommended indefinite postponement.

Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part

Iowa Code it changes

Amends§256.11

How the Code works3

Lobbying

4 for · 1 against · 8 undecided · Who →

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