HF 859: Requiring school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools to adopt policies related to carrying out a reduction in force

What it does

This bill requires school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools to adopt policies related to carrying out a reduction in force. The bill defines “administrative staff member” as a school employee who does not hold a license, certificate, authorization, or statement of recognition issued by the board of educational examiners (BOEE). The bill defines “practitioner” as a school employee who is an administrator, teacher, or other professional licensed by the BOEE who provides educational assistance to students.

House subcommittee · named February 20, 2025

• Rep. Ryan Weldon (R) · ryan.weldon@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Brooke Boden (R) · brooke.boden@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Heather Matson (D) · heather.matson@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 0 for, 7 against

Against: Iowa Association of School Boards; Iowa State Education Association; Personal Interest- Tony Thompson; Professional Educators of Iowa; Rural School Advocates of Iowa; School Administrators of Iowa; Urban Education Network of Iowa

In plain words

1. February 20, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Education committee · as HSB 217
2. February 20, 2025House subcommittee named: Weldon, Boden and Matson · as HSB 217
3. February 26, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it · as HSB 217
4. March 4, 2025Approved by the House committee · as HSB 217
5. March 4, 2025Committee vote: 15–8 · as HSB 217
6. March 7, 2025Filed in the House
7. March 7, 2025Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 859 · as HSB 217
8. April 3, 2025Sent to the House Education committee