Relating to excused absences for certain autism-related health care activities for students of a school district

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedFebruary 14, 2023
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   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 22, 2023
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   Done: House committeeMarch 1, 2023
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   Done: Passes the HouseMarch 14, 202397–0
5. Next: Senate committee
6. Next: Passes the Senate
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

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What’s in it

This bill requires the policies and rules adopted by a public school district’s board of directors to include excusing the absence of a student diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder to attend an appointment with a health care practitioner; to receive services generally recognized to assist people with autism spectrum disorder including applied behavioral analysis, speech therapy, and occupational therapy; or to travel to these appointments or services. The bill’s requirements do not extend to charter schools or nonpublic schools.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text

House subcommittee

Named February 22, 2023. On February 23, 2023 it recommended passage. Vote Total: 3-0.

• Rep. Dr. Steven P. Bradley REmail
• Rep. Ray Sorensen REmail
• Rep. Art Staed DEmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§299.1

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