HSB 276: Modifying provisions related to the minimum amount of instruction provided to students enrolled in school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools

What it does

This bill modifies provisions related to the minimum amount of instruction provided to students enrolled in school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools. Current law establishes that the school calendar for school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools is required to include not less than 180 days of instruction or 1,080 hours of instruction. _____ instruction. The bill makes conforming changes, including changes related to the state board of education’s duty to define the minimum school day, the maximum amount of instruction that can be delivered primarily over the internet, and compulsory education.

House subcommittee · named March 3, 2025

• Rep. Heather Hora (R) · heather.hora@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Tracy A. Ehlert (D) · tracy.ehlert@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Bob Henderson (R) · robert.henderson@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 0 for, 7 against

Against: Iowa Association of Christian Schools; Iowa Association of School Boards; Iowa State Education Association; Professional Educators of Iowa; Rural School Advocates of Iowa; School Administrators of Iowa; Urban Education Network of Iowa

In plain words

1. March 3, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Education committee
2. March 3, 2025House subcommittee named: Hora, Ehlert and Henderson
3. March 4, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it