SF 2086: Authorizing schools to offer an elective junior fire fighter program to students enrolled in grades eleven and twelve

What it does

This bill authorizes school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools to offer to students enrolled in grades and an elective junior fire fighter program, either by establishing the program and using the curriculum of a national organization that provides a similar program or by partnering with a local fire department, that satisfies requirements established in the bill. If a school offers the junior fire fighter program, the school is required to coordinate with the fire service training bureau and a local fire department to ensure students are provided with the appropriate materials and skills training to successfully complete all components necessary for firefighter I certification.

House subcommittee · named March 10, 2026

• Rep. Matthew Rinker (R) · matthew.rinker@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Barb Kniff McCulla (R) · barb.kniffmcculla@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Larry McBurney (D) · larry.mcburney@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 11 for, 0 against

For: AFSCME Council 61; Iowa Association of Christian Schools; Iowa Association of School Boards; Iowa Firefighters Association (IFA); Iowa League of Cities; Iowa Professional Fire Fighters; 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. January 12, 2026Filed in the Senate and sent to the Workforce committee · as SSB 3007
2. January 12, 2026Senate subcommittee named: Dickey, Donahue and Koelker · as SSB 3007
3. January 21, 2026Senate subcommittee named: Dickey, Koelker and Townsend · as SSB 3007
4. January 21, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it · as SSB 3007
5. January 21, 2026Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 2086 · as SSB 3007
6. January 22, 2026Filed in the Senate
7. January 22, 2026Approved by the Senate committee
8. February 24, 2026Passed the Senate, 47–0
9. February 25, 2026Arrived in the House
10. March 10, 2026House subcommittee named: Rinker, Kniff McCulla and McBurney
11. March 12, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
12. March 18, 2026Approved by the House committee
13. March 18, 2026Committee vote: 15–0
14. March 24, 2026Passed the House, 95–0
15. May 5, 2026Sent to the Governor
16. June 1, 2026Signed into law