SSB 1077: Modifying provisions related to compulsory education, truancy, and chronic absenteeism

What it does

This bill modifies provisions related to compulsory education, truancy, and chronic absenteeism. The bill requires the director of the department of education to develop, in consultation with the Iowa county attorneys association, a model policy that county attorneys may reference when determining whether and to what extent to enforce the provisions of Code chapter 299 (compulsory education). The bill also requires the director to distribute the model policy to county attorneys, school districts, and accredited nonpublic schools.

Senate subcommittee · named February 3, 2025

• Sen. Lynn Evans (R) · lynn.evans@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Tom Shipley (R) · tom.shipley@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Cindy Winckler (D) · cindy.winckler@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 7 for, 0 against

For: Des Moines Public Schools; Iowa Association of School Boards; Iowa State Education Association; Professional Educators of Iowa; Rural School Advocates of Iowa; School Administrators of Iowa; Urban Education Network of Iowa

In plain words

1. January 30, 2025Filed in the Senate and sent to the Education committee
2. February 3, 2025Senate subcommittee named: Evans, Shipley and Winckler
3. February 5, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 11, 2025Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 277