HF 68: Modifying provisions related to open enrollment policies and English-language learners

What it does

This bill modifies provisions related to open enrollment policies and English-language learners. Current law requires receiving school districts to approve applications for open enrollment that are submitted in a timely manner unless the receiving school district has insufficient classroom space. Current law also requires each school district to adopt a policy that defines insufficient classroom space for purposes of open enrollment. The bill requires the definition of insufficient classroom space adopted by the school district to include standards related to the school district’s capacity to provide instruction to English learners.

House subcommittee · named February 25, 2025

• Rep. Heather Hora (R) · heather.hora@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Henry Stone (R) · henry.stone@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Beth Wessel-Kroeschell (D) · beth.wessel-kroeschell@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 1 for, 6 against

For: VALOR Iowa

Against: Interfaith Alliance of Iowa Action Fund; Iowa Integrated Health Planning and Advisory Council; Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice; Presentation Lantern Center; United Way of Central Iowa; Yes. Every Kid.

In plain words

1. January 16, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Education committee
2. February 25, 2025House subcommittee named: Hora, Stone and Wessel-Kroeschell
3. March 5, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. March 5, 2025Approved by the House committee
5. March 5, 2025Committee vote: 16–7
6. March 10, 2025Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 900