HF 5: Relating to education, including requiring the boards of directors of school districts and the governing boards of charter schools to publish certain specified information, modifying provisions related to required social studies instruction, and providing civil penalties

What it does

This bill relates to education, including requiring the boards of directors of school districts and the governing boards of charter schools to publish certain specified information and modifying provisions related to required social studies instruction. DIVISION I —— SCHOOL DISTRICT AND CHARTER SCHOOL TRANSPARENCY.77, which requires the board of directors of a school district and charter schools to adopt a policy describing the procedures for the parent or guardian of a student enrolled in the school district or charter school to review the instructional materials used in the student’s classroom.

House subcommittee · named January 12, 2023

• Rep. Henry Stone (R) · henry.stone@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Tracy Ehlert (D) · tracy.ehlert@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Joel Fry (R)

Lobbying · 5 for, 2 against

For: Iowa Baptists For Biblical Values; Opportunity Solutions Project; Protect My Innocence; The Family Leader; The Family Leader Foundation

Against: IA Mental Health Planning Council; Iowa Talented and Gifted Association

In plain words

1. January 11, 2023Filed in the House and sent to the Education committee
2. January 12, 2023House subcommittee named: Stone, Ehlert and Fry
3. February 1, 2023Subcommittee recommended passing it