HF 2486: Relating to student dress code policies of public schools, charter schools, and innovation school zones, and including applicability provisions

What it does

This bill relates to student dress code policies of school districts, charter schools, and innovation school zones. The bill requires that the board of directors of a public school district adopt a dress code policy applicable to students in kindergarten through grade 12. The bill provides that the dress code policy shall require that students dress in attire that is appropriate for an educational setting, presentable, and promotes personal hygiene, neatness, and modesty. The bill further establishes minimum standards that must be included in each school district’s dress code policy, including that clothing is clean, in good repair, adequately covers the body, and that footwear is worn at all times and appropriate for the school environment.

House subcommittee · named February 5, 2026

• Rep. Wendy Larson (R) · wendy.larson@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Samantha Fett (R) · samantha.fett@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Angel Ramirez (D) · angel.ramirez@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 2 for, 0 against

For: Iowa Baptists For Biblical Values; VALOR Iowa

In plain words

1. February 5, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Education committee · as HSB 681
2. February 5, 2026House subcommittee named: Larson, Fett and Ramirez · as HSB 681
3. February 10, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it · as HSB 681
4. February 11, 2026Approved by the House committee · as HSB 681
5. February 11, 2026Committee vote: 14–9 · as HSB 681
6. February 16, 2026Filed in the House
7. February 16, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2486 · as HSB 681