SSB 3041: 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

What it does

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.

Senate subcommittee · named January 15, 2026

• Sen. Lynn Evans (R) · lynn.evans@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Jeff Taylor (R) · jeff.taylor@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Mike Zimmer (D) · mike.zimmer@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 3 for, 2 against

For: Iowa Cattlemen's Association; Iowa Pork Producers Association; Siouxland Bitches Get Stuff Done

Against: Iowa Association of Christian Schools; Iowa Catholic Conference

In plain words

1. January 15, 2026Filed in the Senate and sent to the Education committee
2. January 15, 2026Senate subcommittee named: Evans, Taylor and Zimmer
3. January 29, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 4, 2026Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 2219