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91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026

SF 2006: Relating to physical activity requirements applicable to students enrolled in public schools and accredited nonpublic schools

Died when the session ended · The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died.

What it does

This bill relates to physical activity requirements applicable to students enrolled in public schools and accredited nonpublic schools. Current law requires all physically able students in kindergarten through grade five to engage in a physical activity for a minimum of minutes per school day, which may include physical education. The bill provides that physical education shall not be used to meet this physical activity requirement. The bill provides that the physical activity requirement shall not apply when a student is suspended or expelled.

Sponsors

Sen. Charlie McClintock (R)

Cost

No fiscal note

Senate subcommittee · named January 13, 2026

  • Sen. Lynn Evans (R) · lynn.evans@legis.iowa.gov
  • Sen. Molly Donahue (D) · molly.donahue@legis.iowa.gov
  • Sen. Kerry Gruenhagen (R) · kerry.gruenhagen@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 2 for, 0 against

For: Iowa State Education Association; Society of Health and Physical Educators

In plain words

  1. January 12, 2026Filed in the Senate and sent to the Education committee
  2. January 13, 2026Senate subcommittee named: Evans, Donahue and Gruenhagen
  3. January 22, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
  4. January 29, 2026Approved by the Senate committee

From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Monday, November 9, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/91/SF2006