SF 370: Relating to electronic devices in schools, including student access during instructional hours, school safety plans, and instruction related to the effects of social media in grades six through eight, and including effective date provisions

What it does

This bill relates to electronic devices in schools, including student access during instructional hours, school safety plans, and instruction related to the effects of social media in grades six through eight. The bill requires that instruction related to the effects of social media be incorporated into the health curriculum provided to students enrolled in grades six through eight in school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools. The bill requires the director of the department of education (DE) to consult with the department of health and human services regarding the effects of social media and provide professional development support to teachers to assist such teachers in providing such instruction to students.

Senate subcommittee · named January 28, 2025

• Sen. Lynn Evans (R) · lynn.evans@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Herman C. Quirmbach (D) · herman.quirmbach@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Jeff Taylor (R) · jeff.taylor@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 16 for, 3 against

For: Classroom Clinic; Des Moines Public Schools; Governor's Office; Hazel Health; Iowa Association of School Boards; Iowa Chapter-American Academy of Pediatrics; Iowa Department of Education; Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition; Iowa State Education Association; Professional Educators of Iowa; Rural School Advocates of Iowa; School Administrators of Iowa; and 4 more

Against: Bitches Get Stuff Done; One Iowa; One Iowa Action

In plain words

1. January 28, 2025Filed in the Senate and sent to the Education committee · as SSB 1065
2. January 28, 2025Senate subcommittee named: Evans, Quirmbach and Taylor · as SSB 1065
3. February 6, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it · as SSB 1065
4. February 18, 2025Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 370 · as SSB 1065
5. February 19, 2025Filed in the Senate
6. February 19, 2025Approved by the Senate committee
7. March 24, 2025Withdrawn