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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to the right to read and restrictions relating to written materials used in educational institutions
Topics:Civil rightsK–12 education
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 14, 2022
- Stopped: Approved in committeeDid not pass
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: Passes again next General AssemblyThe same wording, after an election
- Next: Voters decideOn the next general election ballot
Did not pass It didn’t pass both chambers before the General Assembly ended. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary This resolution would change the Iowa Constitution to protect books and reading materials in schools and universities. It prevents the state legislature from passing laws that restrict what materials are used for teaching or what books are available in school libraries. If voters approve this change, it would apply to all levels of education, from elementary schools to colleges.1
Read the official explanation
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to the right to read and restrictions relating to written materials used in educational institutions. The joint resolution prohibits the general assembly from making any law that restricts the books or other written materials used to instruct students in elementary schools, secondary schools, universities, or any other educational institution. The joint resolution also prohibits the general assembly from making any law that restricts the books or other written materials available to students in the libraries of any elementary school, secondary school, university, or any other educational institution. 2001 referred to the next general assembly (90th) for adoption, before being submitted to the electorate for ratification.
Lobbying
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