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Relating to immunization against COVID-19 requirements for enrollment in any licensed child care center, elementary or secondary school, or postsecondary school in Iowa

Topics:K–12 educationHealth careChild care

Same legislation: HF 2298

Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedJanuary 20, 2022
  2. Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 26, 2022
  3. Done: House committeeFebruary 3, 2022
  4. Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 2298
  5. Next: Senate committee
  6. Next: Passes the Senate
  7. Next: To the Governor
  8. Next: Signed into law

Became HF 2298 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2298 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary Iowa schools and child care centers cannot require students to have a COVID-19 vaccine to enroll. This rule applies to all students, whether they are learning in person or online. The ban stays in place until July 1, 2029.1

Read the official explanation

This bill prohibits requiring an immunization against COVID-19 for a person to be enrolled in any licensed child care center, elementary or secondary school, or postsecondary school in Iowa prior to July 1, 2029, notwithstanding whether a person’s attendance is in person or virtual.

Full bill text · What changed before it passed2

House subcommittee

Named January 26, 2022. On February 1, 2022 it recommended passage. Vote Total: 2-1.

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

Creates§139A.8B

How the Code works3

Lobbying

5 for · 7 against · 19 undecided · Who →

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