Relating to the ability of persons to examine the public records of school districts

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedJanuary 29, 2026
2. ✓
   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 3, 2026
3. ✕
   Stopped: Senate committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
4. Next: Passes the Senate
5. Next: House committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
6. Next: Passes the House
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

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

What’s in it

This bill relates to the ability of persons to examine the public records of school districts. The bill requires the board of directors of a school district to comply with all applicable provisions of Code chapter (examination of public records).10. Civil enforcement mechanisms include payments of monetary damages by the lawful custodian who violated Code chapter 22, payment of costs and reasonable attorney fees, and, for repeat offenses, an order removing the person from office.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text

Senate subcommittee

Named February 3, 2026. It hasn’t reported yet.

• Sen. Lynn Evans REmail
• Sen. Mike Pike REmail
• Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott DEmail

Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part

Iowa Code it changes

Creates§279.89

Read from the bill as introduced. Each links to every bill touching that chapter of the Iowa Code. How the Code works

Similar bills

• SF 177 Relating to the ability of persons to examine the public records of school districts
  91st General Assembly · Subcommittee recommends passage
  Nearly identical

Matched by the wording of each bill’s explanation, or an identical title. Companion bills and renumbered versions of this bill aren’t listed; they’re the same bill.