SF 2080: Relating to the administration of certain physical examinations and student health screenings by school districts, charter schools, or innovation zone schools

What it does

This bill relates to the administration of certain physical examinations and student health screenings by school districts, charter schools, or innovation zone schools. The bill prohibits school districts, charter schools, or innovation schools from administering an invasive physical examination of a student, or a student health screening that is not required by state or federal law, unless the school district has acquired the written consent of the student’s parent or guardian. The bill does not apply to an emancipated minor or a minor who is not residing with the minor’s parent or guardian.

House subcommittee · named March 14, 2022

• Rep. Henry Stone (R) · henry.stone@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Art Staed (D) · art.staed@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Skyler Wheeler (R) · skyler.wheeler@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 6 for, 0 against

For: Concerned Women For America of Iowa; Homeschool Iowa; Informed Choice Iowa; The Family Leader; The Family Leader Foundation; VALOR Iowa

In plain words

1. January 20, 2022Filed in the Senate
2. January 20, 2022Approved by the Senate committee
3. March 10, 2022Passed the Senate, 47–0
4. March 10, 2022Arrived in the House
5. March 14, 2022House subcommittee named: Stone, Staed and Wheeler
6. March 16, 2022Subcommittee recommended passing it
7. March 17, 2022Approved by the House committee
8. March 30, 2022Passed the House, 94–0
9. May 2, 2022Sent to the Governor
10. May 2, 2022Signed into law