Modifying provisions related to the harassment or bullying of students enrolled in school districts or accredited nonpublic schools

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 30, 2025
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   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 6, 2025
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   Done: House committeeMarch 4, 2025
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   Done: Passes the HouseMarch 18, 202564–33
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   Done: Senate committeeMarch 31, 2025
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   Done: Passes the SenateApril 29, 202532–16
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   Done: To the GovernorMay 19, 2025
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   Done: Signed into lawMay 27, 2025

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What’s in it

This bill modifies provisions related to the harassment or bullying of students enrolled in school districts or accredited nonpublic schools.28 requires school districts and accredited nonpublic schools to adopt a policy declaring harassment and bullying in schools, on school property, and at any school function, or school-sponsored activity, regardless of its location, as against state and school policy.28 defines “harassment” and “bullying” to mean any electronic, written, verbal, or physical act or conduct toward a student which is based on any actual or perceived trait or characteristic of the student and which creates an objectively hostile school environment that meets one or more of certain specified conditions.

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

House subcommittee

Named February 6, 2025. On February 11, 2025 it recommended passage.

• Rep. Helena Hayes REmail
• Rep. Elinor A. Levin DEmail
• Rep. Henry Stone REmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§279.10§280.28

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