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

Sponsored by the House Education Committee, Rep. Brooke Boden (R)

Topics:K–12 education

Same legislation: HF 149

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Where it is now

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

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The bill modifies the definition of “harassment” and “bullying” to mean any repeated and targeted electronic, written, verbal, or physical act or conduct toward a student that creates an objectively hostile school environment that meets one or more of certain specified conditions.18 (open enrollment).28.28.28, Code 2024.

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Senate subcommittee

Named March 26, 2025. On March 27, 2025 it recommended passage.

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§279.10 §280.28

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91st General Assembly

HF 149Renumbered HF 865Became lawfrom HF 149

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