HSB 106: Relating to electronic devices in schools, including student access during instructional hours, school safety plans, and instruction related to the effects of social media in grades six through eight, and including effective date provisions

What it does

This bill relates to electronic devices in schools, including student access during instructional hours, school safety plans, and instruction related to the effects of social media in grades six through eight. _____ provided to students enrolled in grades six through eight in school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools. The bill requires the director of the department of education (DE) to consult with the department of health and human services regarding the effects of social media and provide professional development support to teachers to assist such teachers in providing such instruction to students.

House subcommittee · named January 30, 2025

• Rep. Jeff Shipley (R) · jeff.shipley@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Heather Hora (R) · heather.hora@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Heather Matson (D) · heather.matson@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 16 for, 3 against

For: Classroom Clinic; Des Moines Public Schools; Governor's Office; Hazel Health; Iowa Association of School Boards; Iowa Chapter-American Academy of Pediatrics; Iowa Department of Education; Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition; Iowa State Education Association; Professional Educators of Iowa; Rural School Advocates of Iowa; School Administrators of Iowa; and 4 more

Against: Bitches Get Stuff Done; One Iowa; One Iowa Action

In plain words

1. January 30, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Education committee
2. January 30, 2025House subcommittee named: Shipley, Hora and Matson
3. February 12, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 27, 2025Approved by the House committee
5. February 27, 2025Committee vote: 21–2
6. March 5, 2025Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 782