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

SF 2160: Relating to the ability of persons to examine the public records of school districts

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 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.

Sponsors

Sen. Doug Campbell (R), Sen. Lynn Evans (R), Sen. Mike Pike (R)

Cost

No fiscal note

Senate subcommittee · named February 3, 2026

  • Sen. Lynn Evans (R) · lynn.evans@legis.iowa.gov
  • Sen. Mike Pike (R) · mike.pike@legis.iowa.gov
  • Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott (D) · sarah.trone.garriott@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 5 for, 0 against

For: Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition; Iowa Freedom of Information Council; Iowa State Education Association; Professional Educators of Iowa; VALOR Iowa

In plain words

  1. January 29, 2026Filed in the Senate and sent to the Education committee
  2. February 3, 2026Senate subcommittee named: Evans, Pike and Trone Garriott

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/SF2160