Requiring boards of directors of school districts, governing boards of charter schools, and authorities in charge of accredited nonpublic schools to adopt policies related to exempting student absences for school-sponsored activities, programs, competitions, and projects

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 15, 2026
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 15, 2026
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   Done: Senate committeeFebruary 4, 2026
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   Done: Passes the SenateFebruary 23, 202646–0
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   Done: House committeeMarch 19, 2026
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   Done: Passes the HouseApril 7, 202685–8
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   Done: To the GovernorMay 5, 2026
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   Done: Signed into lawMay 19, 2026

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Lobbyist declarations

• Iowa Association of Christian SchoolsAgainst
• Iowa Catholic ConferenceAgainst
• Iowa Cattlemen's AssociationFor
• Iowa Pork Producers AssociationFor
• Siouxland Bitches Get Stuff DoneFor
• Iowa Association of School BoardsUndecided
• Iowa State Education AssociationUndecided
• Professional Educators of IowaUndecided
• Rural School Advocates of IowaUndecided
• School Administrators of IowaUndecided
• Urban Education Network of IowaUndecided

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