SF 278: Relating to robotics extracurricular activities, including requiring the department of education to provide technical assistance to school districts related to chartering career and technical student organizations related to robotics and authorizing high school athletic organizations to sponsor interscholastic contests related to robotics

What it does

This bill relates to robotics extracurricular activities, including requiring the department of education (DE) to provide technical assistance to school districts related to chartering career and technical student organization and authorizing high school athletic organizations to sponsor interscholastic contests related to robotics. The bill requires DE to provide educational resources and technical assistance to school districts related to chartering career and technical student organizations that comply with federal law and rules adopted by the state board, including organizations related to robotics and robotics teams and competitions.

Lobbying · 10 for, 0 against

For: American Council of Engineering Companies; Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce; Iowa Association of School Boards; Iowa Engineering Society; Iowa State Education Association; Professional Educators of Iowa; Rural School Advocates of Iowa; School Administrators of Iowa; Technology Association of Iowa; Urban Education Network of Iowa

In plain words

1. February 12, 2025Filed in the Senate
2. February 12, 2025Approved by the Senate committee
3. February 18, 2025Passed the Senate, 46–0
4. March 4, 2025Took the place of HF 514 on the House floor (the same legislation)
5. March 4, 2025Passed the House, 95–0
6. May 19, 2025Sent to the Governor
7. May 27, 2025Signed into law