HSB 278: Relating to physical education requirements for students enrolled in grades seven through twelve in school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools

What it does

_____ the explanation’s substance by the members of the general assembly. This bill relates to physical education requirements for students enrolled in grades through in school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools. Current law requires physical education to be taught in grades seven and eight in school districts and accredited nonpublic schools. Current law also requires all students enrolled in school districts and accredited nonpublic schools in grades through who are physically able to participate in a minimum of one-eighth unit of physical education activities during each semester they are enrolled in school, subject to certain exceptions related to requests from parents or guardians and participation in other activities.

House subcommittee · named March 3, 2025

• Rep. Henry Stone (R) · henry.stone@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Samantha Fett (R) · samantha.fett@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Elinor A. Levin (D) · elinor.levin@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 0 for, 7 against

Against: Interfaith Alliance of Iowa Action Fund; Iowa Association of School Boards; Iowa State Education Association; Rural School Advocates of Iowa; School Administrators of Iowa; Society of Health and Physical Educators; 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: Stone, Fett and Levin
3. March 5, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it