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 excusing student absences for 4-H club or FFA activities

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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What’s in it

This bill requires boards of directors of school districts, governing boards of charter schools, and authorities in charge of accredited nonpublic schools to adopt policies related to excusing student absences for 4-H club or FFA activities. The bill requires the board of directors of each school district, the governing board of a charter school, and the authorities in charge of each accredited nonpublic school to adopt a policy that requires the school to grant a student an excused absence when the student is absent from school because of the student’s involvement in an activity or project sponsored by a 4-H club or the FFA.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Changed since by amendments H-8246, S-5023; see Amendments. Full bill text · What changed before it passed

Senate subcommittee

Named January 15, 2026. On January 29, 2026 it recommended passage.

• Sen. Lynn Evans REmail
• Sen. Jeff Taylor REmail
• Sen. Mike Zimmer DEmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§256E.7§299.1

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Tried before

This idea has been filed in an earlier General Assembly. None got through a chamber.

• HF 2177 Requiring boards of directors of school districts, governing boards of charter schools, an…
  90th General Assembly · In committee · very similar
  Cleared committee

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