Relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the Iowa dyslexia board and requiring the department of education to prepare a report related to cardiac emergency response plans and automated external defibrillators

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 22, 2026
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 27, 2026
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   Done: Senate committeeFebruary 19, 2026
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   Done: Passes the SenateApril 1, 202645–0
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   Done: House committeeApril 16, 2026
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   Done: Passes the HouseApril 30, 202685–0
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   Done: To the GovernorMay 11, 2026
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   Done: Signed into lawJune 1, 2026

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What’s in it

This bill requires the department of education to prepare a report that includes information related to the number of schools that have adopted and implemented a cardiac emergency response plan and the number of automated external defibrillators owned by each school and where each automated external defibrillator is located on such school’s property. The department of education is required to submit the report to the general assembly on or before January 15, 2027. The bill defines “automated external defibrillator”, “cardiac emergency response plan”, and “school”.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Changed since by amendment H-8402; see Amendments. Full bill text · What changed before it passed

House subcommittee

Named April 8, 2026. On April 14, 2026 it recommended passage.

• Rep. Ryan Weldon REmail
• Rep. Rob Johnson DEmail
• Rep. Henry Stone REmail

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